ABSTRACT:The interference of chemicals in the germination and growth of plant species, known as allelopathy, is one of the main ways of eliminating competition for resources through the release of allelochemicals. The aim of this study was to determine the presence of secondary metabolites in extracts prepared from leaves of Vochysia haenkeana, evaluating their allelopathic action on the germination and seedling growth of lettuce and tomato. The plant material was collected in the Taboco region, Mato Grosso do Sul state, and after drying and grinding, underwent extraction with the use of water and ethanol, concentration of 200.0 g L -1 . The method using an ultrasound bath was followed by maceration for 24 h in the refrigerator without the presence of light. The extracts were subjected to classical phytochemical analysis and the determination of pH, electrical conductivity, soluble solids and allelopathic tests. For bioassays, the extracts were diluted at concentrations of 25.0, 50.0, 100.0 and 150.0 g L -1 and the experimental design was completely randomized. There was a reduction in the percentage and speed of germination at concentrations of 25.0 and 50.0 g L -1 in both extracts. The seedling growth was also adversely affected, both in the germination chamber and in the greenhouse. These results are probably associated with the presence of different allelochemicals in the extracts, such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids, indicating that this species presented allelopathic action.

The use of plant extracts can be an alternative to reduce the use of pesticides, to control diseases and pests that affect agricultural production. The aim of this study was the chemical characterization of the extract and fractions of Pouteria ramiflora leaves and to determine its fungistatic potential on Lasiodiplodia theobromae. The ethanolic extract of dried and crushed leaves was obtained by maceration. Part of this extract was sequentially partitioned and the following fractions were obtained: hexane, dichloromethane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butyl, and hydromethanol for subsequent bioassay, and qualitative and quantitative phytochemical analysis. Experimental development comprises of adding a L. theobromae mycelial disk (5 mm), obtained from pure colonies, in the middle of Petri dishes with PDA culture growth (potato-dextrose-agar) plus the aforementioned substances in different concentrations (800; 1,200; 1,600; 2,000, and 2,400 µg/mL), and a control treatment (PDA). The plates were incubated in B.O.D. (25±2°C), and the assessment was performed by measuring the diameter of the colonies until it reaches the edge of the board. The experimental design was completely randomized with five replications, and the treatments were constituted of a factorial of seven extracts/fractions and six concentrations. For the Mycelial Growth Rate Index (MGRI) obtained, the analysis of variance was performed, and when significant, the regression analysis was performed. All extract/fractions decreased MGRI of L. theobromae, as the concentrations were increased. The best MGRI reduction occurred in n-butanolic fraction, and the efficiency of this fraction may be related to the presence of flavonoids and anthraquinones. The extract and fractions of P. ramiflora, a tree from the Cerrado biome in Mato Grosso do Sul, was effective in the control of L. theobromae, which can be used as a control option in organic farming or in integrated management systems.

O gênero Anacardium, Anacardiaceae, destaca-se em relação aos demais gêneros desta família devido à presença de compostos fenólicos, que possuem inúmeras aplicações e usos populares. Uma das espécies, investigada pelos diferentes usos e potencialidades de utilização, é Anacardium humille (cajuzinho-do-cerrado). Porém pouco se sabe sobre sua ação alelopática. Desta maneira, o presente trabalho teve por objetivo qualificar a composição química das folhas e avaliar os possíveis efeitos alelopáticos do extrato etanólico, na germinação de sementes e formação de plântulas de espécies-alvo, alface, tomate e fedegoso. Para os bioensaios em câmara de germinação, alface e tomate, foram utilizados os extratos nas concentrações de 0 (controle), 25, 50, 100, 150 e 200 mg mL-1 e fedegoso, 100 e 200 mg mL-1. A avaliação em casa de vegetação utilizou bandejas de isopor com substratos nas proporções de 0, 5, 10 e 20%. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado. O extrato apresentou diferentes classes de metabólitos, com compostos fenólicos e antraquinonas em maior intensidade. Os resultados demonstraram efeito alelopático na germinação e no crescimento das espécies testadas em câmara de germinação e casa de vegetação, em diferentes graus, indicando que o mecanismo de ação da alelopatia está relacionado com os principais aleloquímicos encontrados, os ácidos fenólicos e as antraquinonas, detectados nas folhas, demonstrando seu potencial de uso.

ABSTRACT. Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shell liquid (CNSL) has been successfully used in trials as an Aedes aegypti larvicide, but little is known about its environmental effects. In this study, the potential effects of CNSL and a CNSL-based phyto-product formulation on the germination and growth of Lactuca sativa (lettuce), Lycopersicon esculentum (tomato) and Senna obtusifolia (coffee senna) were assessed. The pH of CNSL and the formulation were 6.4 and 6.8, respectively; the electrical conductivities were 2.89 μS cm -1 (CNSL) and 2.21 μS cm -1 (formulation), respectively, and both contained anacardic acid (53.2%) and degradation products. In bioassays for germination and growth, CNSL (25, 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg mL -1 ), the formulation (100 mg mL -1 ) and the control were used in a completely randomized design. The results demonstrated the chemical effects of CNSL, which negatively affected the germination and vigor of lettuce and tomato and the vigor of coffee senna; for growth, it negatively influenced both the root and aerial parts of lettuce and tomato, but only the roots of coffee senna. The formulation had negative effects on the vigor of coffee senna and the growth of tomato and lettuce seedlings (roots and aerial parts). The results indicate the phytotoxicity of CNSL and the formulation for the plant species tested.Keywords: Anacardiaceae, Anacardium occidentale, CNSL, anacardic acid, allelopathy.Líquido da casca da castanha de caju e formulação: toxicidade sobre sementes de alface, tomate e fedegoso e formação de plântulas RESUMO. O líquido da casca da castanha de caju (LCC) de Anacardium occidentale está sendo utilizado com sucesso em ensaios larvicidas para Aedes aegypti; porém pouco se sabe sobre seus efeitos ambientais. Neste trabalho, o objetivo foi avaliar os efeitos do LCC e de um fitoproduto a base de LCC na germinação e no crescimento de Lactuca sativa (alface), Lycopersicon esculentum (tomate) e Senna obtusifolia (fedegoso). O pH do LCC e formulação é 6,4 e 6,8, respectivamente; a condutividade elétrica 2,89 μS cm -1 (LCC) e 2,21 μS cm -1 (formulação) e ambos contêm ácido anacárdico (53,2%) e produtos de degradação. Nos bioensaios de germinação e de crescimento, utilizou-se LCC (25, 50, 100, 150 e 200 mg mL -1 ) e a formulação (100 mg mL -1 ) e controle, com delineamento inteiramente casualizado. Os resultados demonstraram efeito do LCC, afetando negativamente a germinação e vigor da alface e tomate e o vigor do fedegoso; no crescimento, influenciou negativamente o crescimento da raiz e caule de alface e tomate e no fedegoso, apenas da raiz. A formulação exerceu efeito negativo apenas para sementes de fedegoso e afetou negativamente o crescimento das plântulas de alface e tomate, raiz e parte aérea. Os resultados obtidos indicaram fitotoxicidade do LCC e da formulação para as espécies testadas.

Impaired wound healing represents a serious complication in some pathologies and the use of plant extracts has proved to improve tissue repair. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the healing potential of the ointment of Sebastiana hispida compared with Aluminum-Gallium Indium-Phosphide Laser (InGaAlP) in surgically induced wounds in rats and to perform the phytochemical analysis. The phytochemical analysis was performed in the classic way and also by HPLC. A controlled study was developed with 80 rats (200-250 g) in which a linear excision was performed in the dorsal region after shaving, measuring 2 cm × 1 cm (epidermis and dermis) exposing the muscle fascia. The rats were randomly divided into four groups of twenty animals each. The experimental groups (n = 5) were G1 (Saline); G2 (crude methanol plant extract 2% + Carbopol Gel 98%); G3 (crude methanol plant extract 2% + lanolin/vaseline) and G4 (laser). The incision healing processes were monitored during 3, 7, 14 and until 21 days after excision. The histologic parameters evaluated were Collagen fiber types, microscopic examination and neovascularization. There was a significant increase in the deposition of collagen fibers, as evidenced by a better organized epithelial tissue, keratinized and showing greater proliferation of new blood vessels in the inflammatory phase in the group treated with both the extract and laser. The results were correlated to the phenolic derivatives found after qualitative and quantitative analysis. These compounds were considered responsible for the healing process. The topical treatment with S. hispida leaves, in the two different formulations, was more effective than the application of the laser (Ingan ALP) 660 nm in the model used.Keywords: laser therapy, tissue repair, inflammatory cells, medicinal plants. Potencial cicatrizante da pomada de Sebastiania hispida (Mart.) Pax (Euphorbiaceae) comparado ao laser de baixa potência ResumoA cicatrização deficiente representa uma complicação grave em algumas patologias e o uso de extratos de plantas tem demonstrado melhora no processo de reparação tecidual. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o potencial cicatrizante da pomada de Sebastiania hispida comparado ao Laser Indio Phosphide-Gallium-Aluminum (InGaAlP) em feridas cutâneas induzidas cirurgicamente em ratos e realizar analise fitoquímica. A análise fitoquímica foi via clássica e por CLAE. O experimento foi desenvolvido com 80 ratos (200-250 g), divididos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n = 5): G1 (salina); G2 (extrato bruto metanólico 2% + Carbopol Gel 98%); G3 (extrato bruto metanólico 2% + lanolina/ vaselina) e G4 (laser). Após a tricotomia da região dorsal realizou uma excisão linear, medindo 2 cm × 1 cm (epiderme e derme), expondo a fáscia muscular. Em sequência os tratamentos e o monitoramento do processo de cicatrização das feridas cirúrgicas ocorreu nos tempos de: 3, 7, 14 e até 21 dias após a excisão. Os parâmetros histológicos avaliadosBraz.