Volume 32, Number 6, 2008

The formation of non-labile from labile P forms, adsorbed onto Fe and Al oxyhydroxides, is the reason for low residual of phosphate fertilization in tropical soils. The reversibility of non-labile P to labile forms in these soils may be favored by the reduction of Fe3+ and, or,by the reduced activity of Fe and Al oxyhydroxides. This study aimed to evaluate P adsorption and desorption, the transformation into non-labile forms and reversibility of these forms in soil samples from environments of […]

The side-dressing fertilization of annual crops should consider S, beside N and K, in order to add protein value to the crop production. This work was carried out in the crop year 2004/2005, in the Farm Floresta do Lobo – Pinusplan, located at the km 93 of BR 050 highway, in the county of Uberlândia (MG). The experiment was installed in ácric Red Latossol typical Cerrado phase clayed (720 g kg-1), with the following objectives: to measure the losses by […]

Qualitative and quantitative aspects must be considered in the side-dressing fertilization in the cultivation of corn. This study aimed to evaluate in the counties of Votuporanga (SP) and Uberlândia (MG), the effect on productivity of corn using different mixtures of granules in the side-dressing fertilization, containing nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S). In Votuporanga (SP), in an Argisol (120 g kg-1 of clay) were estimated losses through volatilization of NH3-N granules mix consisting of urea (U) + ammonium sulfate (AS) or […]

Each soil tillage system has its proper characteristics, which have distinct effects on the chemical, physical and biological soil properties, and may require adaptations of fertilization recommendations and management. This study was conducted to evaluate the performance of three maize cultivars with fertilizer application before and at sowing in two soil tillage systems. The experiment was carried out at the “Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas”, UNESP, Botucatu-SP campus, from November 2003 to May 2004, in a Dystric Nitosol (FAO). The experimental […]

Nitrogen is the mineral nutrient required most by plants. There are, however, no studies on N fertilization calibration for rooted cocoa tree cutting production on substrate and frequent irrigation. The objective of this study was to compare the efficiency of urea fertilization on substrate and leaves for rooted cocoa tree cutting and to define N recommendable doses and foliar critical N level. The experiment was set up in a rooted cutting breeding nursery of the Cocoa Biofactory Institute, in Ilheus, […]

Based on field observations it is often impossible to detect differences in soil B contents after the application of B fertilizers, even when increased leaf B contents are detected. This has raised doubts as to the efficacy of the B extractor used in routine soil B determinations. An experiment was conducted to study B extraction and availability to soybean in an Oxisol in the state of Mato Grosso. Boron (as boric acid) doses ranging from 0.0 to 10.0 kg ha-1 […]

The use of large areas occupied only with winter soil cover crops for cattle grazing may become an alternative income source for summer grain producers in southern Brazil. The presence of cattle in areas used only with no tillage crops may, however, affect soil attributes, depending on the management type. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of surface liming on the chemical attributes of a Red Latosol (Oxisol) under no-tillage and crop-livestock integration. Treatments consisted of pasture management at […]

The potential grain yield of late flooded rice is important for decision making of producers. Yields of rice crops sown after the recommended period are restricted due to unfavorable climatic conditions. The objective of this research was to evaluate grain yield and agronomic, technical and economic efficiency of broadcast nitrogen for flooded rice sown in December in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The field experiment was carried out in 2005/2006, in Cachoeirinha. Treatments consisted of two sowing […]

Despite of Luvisols and Planosols being ubiquitous in the semiarid region of Northeastern Brazil there are very few studies on the micromorphology and genesis of these soils. The purpose of this study was to investigate the soil micromorphology of four toposequences of Luvisols to understand and identify the main soil formation processes. Profiles of 12 soils (10 Luvisols and 2 Planosols) arranged in four toposequences were selected in the semiarid region of the states of Pernambuco and Paraíba. Undisturbed samples […]

In southern Brazil, crop-livestock integration is increasing in areas traditionally used for extensive beef cattle production. The poor winter pasture management associated to the use of soybean monoculture in the summer may be restrictive for the incorporation of plant residues into the soil and reduce soil organic carbon stocks. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the increase of winter pasture grazing frequencies and summer crop systems on the soil organic C stock. The experiment was […]