Coffee Science - v.13, n.3, 2018

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Coffee leaf miner incidence and its predation by wasp in coffee intercropped with rubber trees
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Androcioli, Humberto Godoy; Hoshino, Adriano Thibes; Menezes Júnior, Ayres de Oliveira; Morais, Heverly; Bianco, Rodolfo; Caramori, Paulo Henrique
The coffee leaf miner (CLM) Leucoptera coffeella has a wide distribution and causes significant losses in coffee plantations (Coffea spp.) in Brazil. Its occurrence can be mitigated in intercropped systems, with the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis ) adapting well to the consortium, while also providing extra income to the producer. We aimed to determine whether the afforestation influences the microclimate and affects the leaf miner incidence and its predation by wasp in coffee plants intercropped with rubber trees. The study was undertaken in state of Paraná, Brazil, using coffee plants intercropped with rubber trees planted in double rows (alleys) spaced at 13, 16 and 22 m between alleys, and compared to sole cropping coffee plots. From January 2008 to November 2010, the presence of CLM’s lesions including those with signs of wasp predation was monitored in coffee plants intercropped with rubber trees and in the non-consorted coffee. A higher CLM’s incidence was verified in monoculture coffee plots, while coffee plants located under and two meters away from rubber trees had the lowest incidences. CLM’s incidence in intercropping system got higher as it increased distance from the trees. The number of lesions with signs of predation by wasps was positively correlated with the number CLM’s lesions, indicating a density-dependent predator-prey relationship. The coffee plants intercropped with alley rubber trees reduce the CLM’s occurrence and can be a management’s tactic for this economically important pest.
Contribution of agronomic traits to the coffee yield of Coffea canephora Pierre ex A. Froehner in the western amazon region
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Spinelli, Victor Mouzinho; Moraes, Marcos Santana; Alves, Darlan Sanches Barbosa; Rocha, Rodrigo Barros; Ramalho, André Rostand; Teixeira, Alexsandro Lara
The evaluation of morphological characters related to the hulled coffee yield subsidizes the selection of Coffea canephora plants that combine a set of favorable traits. The aim of this study was to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of agronomic traits on the production of hulled coffee to subside the plant selection. To this, nine morphological descriptors were evaluated of 130 clones of the botanical varieties Conilon and Robusta over two crop years in the experimental field of Embrapa, in the municipality of Ouro Preto do Oeste, state of Rondônia (RO). To quantify the genetic variability the path analysis and the Scott Knott cluster test were used. The effect of genotype x year interaction was significant for eight of the nine characteristics analyzed. The genotypes were clustered in three to five classes, subsidizing the establishment of a scale to evaluate the variability of this genetic resource. Pathway analysis indicated that the number of plagiotropic branches and the number of rosettes per productive branch were the traits that exhibited the greatest direct effect on hulled coffee yield. These results show that it is possible to select plants with complementarity traits which favor a higher production of hulled coffee.
Development of a methodology to determine the best grid sampling in precision coffee growing
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Figueiredo, Vanessa Castro; Silva, Fabio Moreira da; Ferraz, Gabriel Araújo e Silva; Oliveira, Marcelo Silva de; Santos, Sthéfany Airane dos
Precision agriculture is based on a set of techniques that explore the spatial variability of properties related to a determined area. The aim of this study was to develop and test a methodology to evaluate the quality of grid sampling. The experiment was performed in three areas of 112, 50 and 26 ha, in coffee plantations (Coffea arabica ) with cultivar Catuai 144, in the Três Pontas Farm, located in Presidente Olegário, MG, Brazil, in 2014 and 2015. A total of 224, 100, and 52 georeferenced points (2.0 points/ha) were plotted in the areas regarding the soil chemical properties, respectively: phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. For the application methodology the standardized accuracy index (SAI), the standardized precision index (SPI) and the standardized optimal grid indicator (SOGI) were developed and tested. From grid 1 (2 points/ha), another three sampling grids (1.0, 0.7 and 0.5 point/ha) were adopted. The indexes were important to analyze the grid quality, whereas the SOGI allowed selecting the grid that best represented the properties.
Early growth of coffee plants and soil fertility properties in response to coffee husk application
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Mantovani, José Ricardo; Paula, Deyvid Wilker de; Rezende, Tiago Teruel; Silva, Adriano Bortolotti da; Andrade, Paula Cristina Castro; Landgraf, Paulo Roberto Côrrea
Coffee processing generates large amounts of husk, which can be used as organic fertilizer if technical criteria are considered. This study investigated the effect of coffee husk, applied to or incorporated into the soil, on soil fertility properties, early crop growth and nutrient accumulation in coffee plants. The experiment analyzed coffee plants in a greenhouse in pots, in randomized blocks, in a 5x2 factorial arrangement plus a control treatment, with four replicates. The treatments consisted of the combination of five coffee husk rates (3.5; 7; 14; 28, and 56 t ha-1 ), applied in two forms: spread on the surface or incorporated into the soil, plus the control treatment, without husk application. Portions of 7 dm 3 soil were blended with lime, phosphate fertilizer, as well as coffee husk rates in the treatments with residue incorporation, and incubated for 30 days. Thereafter, one coffee seedling per plot was planted, the coffee husk rates were applied on the soil surface for the treatments without residue incorporation, and the plants were left to grow for 180 days. Coffee husk applied to or incorporated into the soil surface increases the K and organic matter contents of the soil, intensifies the early growth of coffee plants and accelerates N and K accumulation in the plant shoots. The application of coffee husk on the surface is more indicated than its incorporation into the soil, and the best rate at coffee planting is equivalent to 20 t ha-1 .
Effect of biostimulant and micronutrient on emergence, growth and quality of arabica coffee seedlings
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Ferreira, Bruno Costa; Lima, Sebastiao Ferreira de; Simon, Cátia Aparecida; Andrade, Maria Gabriela de Oliveira; Ávila, Jorgiani de; Alvarez, Rita de Cássia Félix
The micronutrients and biostimulant use can promote root, shoot and seedling growth. The aim of this work was evaluated the micronutrients and biostimulant application effects on arabica coffee seedling development. The experimental design was a randomized block in factorial 5 x 3, with four replicates. Five cultivars of arabica coffee (Topázio, Catuaí Amarelo, Catuaí Vermelho 99, Catuaí Vermelho 144 and Catiguá) cultivated in green house, combined with biostimulant (Stimulate ® ), of micronutrients (Mo+Co) and control. 150 days after sowing the plants was evaluated. The higher seed germination velocity (0.10) was obtained with micronutrients and biostimulant. The higher height of plant, 8.88 cm, was attained with biostimulant on Catuaí Amarelo. Catuaí Amarelo and Vermelho obtained higher number of leaves (4.5) with biostimulant use and the Catuaí Amarelo (4.38) with micronutrients use. In Catuaí Amarelo was attained higher shoot dry mass and leaf area with biostimulant use, reach 1.69 g and 19.55 cm 2 , respectively. The higher root dry mass values (0.76 g) and Dickson quality index (0.47 and 0.48) was attained with micronutrients use to the Catuaí Amarelo e vermelho cultivars. Seedling development of Catuaí Amarelo was benefited with Stimulate ® application and the cultivar Topázio did not get positive development with Stimulate ® and micronutrients application.
Incidence and severity of coffee leaf rust, cercosporiosis and coffee leaf miner in coffee progenies
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Lima, Amador Eduardo de; Sampaio Junior, Hudinilson Gilberto; Castro, Elisa de Melo; Carvalho, Samuel Pereira de; Silva, Fabiano França da; Lima Junior, Sebastião de; Carvalho, Alex Mendonça de
Coffee leaf rust is the main disease of this crop, however cercosporiosis and coffee leaf miner can also cause significant damage when they reach high levels of infestation. Plant genetic improvement for resistance is one of the best tools for controlling plant diseases. The objective in this work was to identify F 3 progenies of Coffea arabica with resistance to coffee leaf rust, which present a lower incidence and severity of cercosporiosis and coffee leaf miner. The treatments were constituted by 10 progenies, besides two cultivars coffee leaf rust susceptible, used as a control. The experimental design was a randomized block design (RBD), with two replicates, each block consisting of 12 plots randomly distributed, each corresponding to one treatments. The following characteristics were evaluated: coffee leaf rust intensity and severity, cercosporiosis and coffee leaf miner, plants vegetative vigor, grain maturity uniformity and plants height. The progeny averages were grouped by the Scott & Knott test at 5% probability. Progenies 27, 30 and 15 were selected, since they presented low incidence in relation to coffee leaf rust, cercosporiosis and coffee leaf miner, and will be used to continue the breeding program.
Magnesium in the dynamics of carbohydrates and antioxidant metabolism of coffee seedlings in two irradiance levels
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Dias, Kaio Gonçalves de Lima; Guimarães, Paulo Tácito Gontijo; Furtini Neto, Antônio Eduardo; Faquin, Valdemar; Pádua, Eduane José de; Silveira, Helbert Rezende Oliveira de
The aim of this study was to verify the physiological impacts and the carbohydrate dynamics of Coffea arabica, seedlings subjected to increasing concentrations of magnesium (Mg) and two irradiance levels. Methods: The experiment was carried out in growth chambers with nutrient solution. The treatments were five concentrations of Mg (0, 48, 96, 192, and 384 mg L-1 ) and two irradiance levels (80 and 320 μmol of photons m-2 s-1 ). The coffee seedlings were under the treatments for 90 days. Results: The leaves with deficiency or excess of Mg exposed to the irradiance of 320 μmol of photons m -2 s-1 accumulated more carbohydrates than those exposed to 80 μmol of photons m 2 s-1 . The accumulation of carbohydrates in the leaves increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes due to the increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Leaves exposed to 320 μmol of photons m-2 s-1 exhibited symptoms of scald by the sun caused by photo-oxidation. The scald was more intense in plants with abnormal concentrations of Mg. The antioxidant system of the coffee tree is closely relates to the Mg supply and irradiance levels. Concentrations of Mg between 48 and 96 mg L-1 functioned as a mitigating agent of oxidative stress under stressful conditions caused by high irradiance level.
Nitrogen fertilizers and occurrence of Leucoptera coffeella (Guérin-Mèneville & Perrottet) in transplanted coffee seedlings
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Sabino, Paulo Henrique de Siqueira; Reis Júnior, Francisco Ailton dos; Carvalho, Geraldo Andrade; Mantovani, José Ricardo
The coffee leaf-miner (CLM) Leucoptera coffeella (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) is one of the main pests of coffee plants in Brazil. Its occurrence in the crop is directly related to the physiological state and growth characteristics of coffee plants, in turn related to plant nutrition. The present work, therefore, aimed to evaluate the effect of nitrogen sources on the occurrence of CLM in coffee seedlings. The fertilizers used were ammonium sulfate, urea, and organomineral. The number of leaves mined by CLM and the relative contents of chlorophyll and crude protein in the leaves were recorded. Ammonium sulfate and urea favored higher occurrence of leaves mined and organomineral fertilizer provided the lowest incidence of leaves mined by CLM. The three sources of nitrogen increased the chlorophyll content, but only ammonium sulfate caused an increased percentage of crude protein in the leaves of coffee seedlings. For the improvement of management strategies for L. coffeella it is fundamental to understand favorable conditions, nutritional management it is one of the pest control mechanisms, thus making it possible to control the insect and prevent the population of CLM from reaching an economic damage threshold.
A novel tasting platform for sensory analysis of specialty coffee
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Gutiérrez-Guzmán, Nelson; Cortés-Cabezas, Albeiro; Chambers IV, Edgar
Although there are many good tools to evaluate coffee, such as rigorous cupping protocols, all of them require improvements in order to benefit scientific research. One aspect to highlight is that coffee is a very important product worldwide and has been and is being investigated for its complexity. All research and any improvement in crop or processing ends-up being verified in the coffee cup quality, which is accomplished through the cupping procedures. However, sufficient tools have not been designed in order to manage the cupping procedures, in accordance with the technological level we have available now. Basically, sheets of paper are used to manage the cupping scores, which hinder the subsequent analysis process, making hard to know what happens inside coffee beans with greater precision and thoroughness. Another worrying aspect is that each region, at each country uses a different format with different flavor references to carry out the scoring, which has generated problems of unity of criteria on the analysis and this is not good to the coffee business. This paper presents the design of a web platform to make information storage and results processing of cupping procedures of specialty coffees easier. The main objective is to achieve better managing of the cupping model for the sensory analysis using a digital environment, allowing greater agility in the treatment of results and a more organized management of the information of the specialty coffees.
Physiological selectivity of insecticides to eggs and larvae of predator chrysoperla externa (Hagen) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Soares, Andrea de Fátima Torres; Carvalho, Geraldo Andrade
Given the importance of green lacewings as agents of biological pest control, the present study aimed to evaluate the toxicity of insecticides used on coffee crops on the eggs and larvae of Chrysoperla externa. The insecticides tested were (g or mL a.i./L) chlorpyrifos (2.25), cartap hydrochloride (1.66), pyriproxyfen (0.33), profenofos/lufenuron (1.33/0.13), fenpropathrin (0.40), triazophos/deltamethrin (0.70/0.02) and zetacypermethrin (0.05). The insecticides, when applied directly on the eggs, caused no adverse effects on the duration of the embryonic period. After the application of triazophos/deltamethrin, pyriproxyfen, profenofos/lufenuron and zetacypermethrin, a reduction in egg viability was induced. The insecticides triazophos/ deltamethrin, chlorpyrifos, and profenofos/lufenuron reduced the survival of newly hatched first instar larvae from treated eggs. The first instar larvae that were treated directly were sensitive to the effects of the products used, with the effect of triazophos and chlorpyrifos/deltamethrin being high. The survival of the second instar larvae was reduced by zetacypermethrin, fenpropathrin, profenofos/lufenuron, and cartap hydrochloride. The products chlorpyrifos and triazophos/deltamethrin also did not allow second instar larvae survival. For treated third instar larvae, chlorpyrifos and triazophos/deltamethrin allowed survival of only 20.0 and 57.5%. Eggs and larvae of C. externa showed sensitiveness to insecticides chlorpyrifos and triazophos, being needed more studies in semi-field and field conditions for the confirmation or not of the toxicity aiming the conservation of this predator specie on the coffee agroecosystem.
Relative importance and interaction of roasting variables in coffee roasting process
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Garcia, Cinthia da Conceição; Pereira Netto, Annibal Duarte; Silva, Michelle Costa da; Catão, Alexandre Alves; Souza, Iasmim Amorim de; Farias, Larissa Silva; Paula, Thiago Nunes Emerich de; Paula, Mateus Nunes Emerick de; Reis, Sandro Coutinho dos; Silva Junior, Ademário Iris da
This work describes a study in which levels of variables that may control the coffee roasting process were set in an experimental matrix that aimed at measuring their relative importance and the interaction between variables. Each control variable was set in two levels and the combination of these levels elicited 32 different roasting procedures. The physical responses were determined for a specific roaster. Experimental planning allowed the determination of the relative influence of each control variable in each response variable for this roaster. This led to a primary quantification of the major factors that contribute to the roasting process and the relative importance of roast parameters that influence the quality of the coffee beverage. Moreover, these results indicated what interactions could occur between these parameters. The characterization of the relative influence of control variables is a first approach to model the roaster response and the coffee quality that each roasting can achieve.
Saprobic fungi as biocontrol agents of halo blight (Pseudomonas syringae pv. garcae) in coffee clones
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Botrel, Dayana Alvarenga; Laborde, Marie Caroline Ferreira; Medeiros, Flávio Henrique Vasconcelos de; Resende, Mário Lúcio Vilela de; Ribeiro Júnio, Pedro Martins; Pascholati, Sérgio Florentino; Gusmão, Luís Fernando Pascholati
Halo blight caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. garcae is a limiting disease in coffee production. There are few efficient commercial products on the market to control this disease, and therefore, the prospection of different biocontrol agents is a promising alternative. The objectives in this study were (i) to select saprobic fungi with the potential to control halo blight in coffee clones, and (ii) to evaluate the contributions of induced resistance as control mechanisms. Plants were sprayed with Gonytrichum chlamydosporium, Phialomyces macrosporus, and Moorella speciosa 7 d before inoculation with Pseudomonas. syringae pv. garcae. The area under the halo blight progress curve (AUDPC) and plant growth parameters were evaluated. M. speciose and G. clamydosporium did not reduce the AUDPC and even reduced plant growth in none of the trails compared to the water control. P. macrosporus consistently reduced AUDPC by 42-72% and increased plant height by 40%. Thereafter, the contributions of induced resistance was evaluated for the P. macrosporus, selected as the most promising biocontrol agent.. In order to determine induced resistance, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL), peroxidase (POX), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activity of plant leaves were measured at two time points after stress challenge. Enzyme activity evaluation demonstrated high activity of POX and PAL at seven days after treatment with the saprobe, and high APX activity after 14 days. The results of this study indicate that P. macrosporus has the potential to be used in the management of coffee halo blight in seedling production, and one mechanism likely involved is induced resistance.
Selection of Coffea arabica L. hybrids using mixed models with different structures of variance-covariance matrices
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Pereira, Fernanda Aparecida Castro; Carvalho, Samuel Pereira de; Rezende, Tiago Teruel; Oliveira, Leonardo Luiz; Maia, Diego Rosa Baquião
This study aimed to evaluate different structures of variance-covariance matrices in modeling of productive performance of coffee genotypes over the years, and select hybrids of Coffea arabica using mixed models. A mixed linear model was used to estimate variance components, heritability coefficients, and prediction of genetic values of hybrids and cultivars. Three commercial cultivars and eight hybrids of C. arabica L. were evaluated. The field production after acclimatization of seedlings was conducted in March 2006. The yield averages from 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014 agricultural years were evaluated. The selection criteria of models were used to test 10 structures of variance-covariance matrices, and later a model was chosen to estimate the components of variance, heritability coefficients, and prediction of genetic values. According to Bayesian information criterion (BIC), the best structure was ARMA (Autoregressive Moving Average); however, considering the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and corrected Akaike Information Criterion (AICC), the CSH (Heterogeneous Composite Symmetric) was indicated. The Spearman correlation between the genotypic values obtained in the models with ARMA and CSH type R matrix was 0.84. The high and positive correlation indicates that the best model could involve the R matrix with ARMA or CSH structure. The heritability of individual genotypes differed from heritability in broad sense, which considers the independence among agricultural years. Hybrids with higher performance were identified by ordering the genotypic effects, among them, H 2.2, H 4.2, and H 6.1 hybrids were highlighted.
Spatial variability of soil penetration resistance in coffee growing
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Andrade, Alan Delon; Faria, Rafael de Oliveira; Alonso, Diego José Carvalho; Ferraz, Gabriel Araújo e Silva; Herrera, Miguel Angel Diaz; Silva, Fábio Moreira da
The intensive use of machines in agriculture tends to cause soil compaction, which can hamper the expansion of root system and the absorption of water and nutrients, thus affecting the crop development. In view of the above, the present study aimed to identify critical zones of soil compaction, through the spatial distribution of soil penetration resistance (SPR), having positions within the coffee rows and soil depth ranges as variables. The study was performed in a coffee plantation of 7.32 ha, belonging to the Bom Jardim Farm, located in the municipality of Bom Sucesso, MG, Brazil. The SPR was measured using a penetrometer in the depth range from 0 to 0.40 m, with discretization in four layers of 0.10 m. The data were interpreted based on geostatistics, in order to identify if there is spatial dependence of the SPR and generate thematic maps demonstrating the variable’s spatial behavior. It is concluded that there is spatial dependence of soil penetration resistance, being possible to use geostatistical tools to generate thematic maps based on classes of soil penetration resistance. The values of SPR in the tractor trail, for layers from 0.10 to 0.20 and from 0.20 to 0.30 m, were classified in the high SPR class and could cause damage to the crop.
Yield, quality and water consumption of conilon coffee m. under irrigated and dryland managements
(Editora UFLA, 2018-07) Dardengo, Maria Christina Junger Delôgo; Pereira, Lucas Rosa; Sousa, Elias Fernandes de; Reis, Edvaldo Fialho dos
In this study the goal was to make an assessment and comparison of the yield, quality and water consumed by the Conilon coffee plants under irrigated and dryland types of cultivation, from seedlings raised in different containers and under varying shading levels. The experiment which extended from December 2007 to April 2012 was performed at the IFES, Alegre-ES Campus and involved the study of a total of four crops. The findings showed that the irrigated plants had 162% higher yield on average than did the rainfed plants. For the irrigated plants, the yield indices achieved were 4.5 kg of coffee of the planted / benefited area; 1.9 kg of coconut / beneficiated coffee and 5.6 balms of 80 L sc-1; whereas, for the rainfed plants, the values recorded were 8.2 kg of coffee from the benefited field; 3.1 kg of coconut / beneficiated coffee and 12 balloons of 80 L sc-1. The Conilon coffee grains harvested from the irrigated plants were superior in quality to those from the rainfed plants. For the irrigated plants, the water consumed on average was 7.9 m 3 per plant, while for the rainfall-dependent crop, it was 4.95 m 3 . For the irrigated and rainfed plants the relations between the water consumption / kg of the beneficiated coffee was 8.8 m 3 and 30.3 m 3 , respectively. The type of container and levels of shading exerted no influence on the Conilon coffee with respect to productivity, yield and quality.