Conyza spp. is among the main weeds reported worldwide. Due to its aggressiveness, such as high seed production and dispersion, and the growing reports of biotypes resistant to glyphosate, paraquat, and other herbicides, different control practices are required. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of herbicides with sequential application of glufosinate in soybean pre-sowing for control of Conyza spp. with indicative of resistant to paraquat. The study was carried out in the field, at Assis Chateaubriand and Palotina, state of Paraná, Brazil, in the 2018/19 season. The experiments were conducted in a randomized block design with four replications. The treatments consisted in application of glyphosate, 2,4-D, saflufenacil, glufosinate, saflufenacil/imazethapyr, diclosulam, paraquat/diuron, paraquat and imazethapyr/flumioxazin, at different combinations, in soybean pre-sowing. Control of Conyza spp., crop injury to soybean plants and variables related to agronomic performance (plant height and yield) were evaluated. All treatments were selective for soybean, which showed stronger crop injury in the presence of diclosulam herbicide, but this did not compromise soybean agronomic performance. In general, control levels were high for the treatments used. Except for paraquat treatments, in the area with the highest frequency of Conyza spp. with indicative of resistant to paraquat, and imazethapyr/flumioxazin treatment in both areas. These control results emphasized the importance of glufosinate in this management system and showed promising results for saflufenacil/imazethapyr.

The aim of this study was to determine which anthocyanins are related to the purple coloration of young leaves in Coffea arabica var. Purpurascens and assess their impact on photosynthesis as compared to C. arabica var. Catuaí, with green leaves. Two delphinidin glicosides were identified and histological cross-sections showed they were located throughout the adaxial epidermis in young leaves, disappearing as the leaves mature. Regardless the irradiance level, the photosynthetic performance of Purpurascens leaves did not differ from that observed in leaves of the Catuaí variety, providing no evidence that anthocyanins improve photosynthetic performance in coffee plants. To analyze the photoprotective action of anthocyanins, we evaluated the isomerization process for chlorogenic acids (CGAs) in coffee leaves exposed to UV-B radiation. No differences were observed in the total concentration of phenolic compounds in either variety before or after the UV treatment; however, we observed less degradation of CGA isomers in the Purpurascens leaves and a relative increase of cis-5-caffeoylquinic acid, a positional isomer of one of the most abundant form of CQA in coffee leaves, trans-5-caffeoylquinic acid, suggesting a possible protective role for anthocyanins in this purple coffee variety.

Citrus plants were grown under two thermal conditions for evaluating carbon metabolism acclimation to moderate warm temperature (30/20ºC, day/night), and its likely impact on plant growth. As reference, plants were grown at 25/20ºC, in which they were subjected to optimum temperature for photosynthesis during the diurnal period (25ºC). Higher photosynthetic rates were found at 30/20ºC as compared to 25/20ºC in both mature and young leaves, being this response associated with higher stomatal conductance. After 30 days of thermal treatment, plants grown at 30/20ºC presented higher shoot growth as compared to those at 25/20ºC. The carbohydrate concentration decreased in stem and root tissues, while it increased in leaf tissues under moderate warm conditions. Both mature and young leaves showed higher photoassimilate consumption/exportation at 30/20ºC than at 25/20ºC. In this paper, we have proven that citrus plants present a positive balance in carbon metabolism as an acclimation mechanism to temperature changes, with plants presenting increased photosynthesis. Such photosynthetic acclimation was associated with improved vegetative growth, being both mature and young tissues sensitive to changes in thermal regimen.

RESUMOO benefício do silício (Si) no crescimento de plantas cultivadas tem sido observado em vários trabalhos. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de Si no crescimento de mudas de cafeeiro cv. Catuaí Vermelho. O experimento foi conduzido em vasos, e as plantas crescidas em casa de vegetação, sem restrição hídrica. A partição de matéria seca entre raízes, caule e folhas, os teores de nutrientes e Si nos tecidos vegetais e no solo e as trocas gasosas foliares foram avaliados em plantas submetidas a doses de silicato de cálcio correspondentes a 0 (controle), 1,5 e 6 Mg ha -1 . O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizados, com três tratamentos e 3, 4 ou 18 repetições, dependendo da variável considerada. Cada parcela experimental era composta por uma planta. Em relação à altura e matéria seca total, as plantas de todos os tratamentos apresentaram desenvolvimento satisfatório, com incrementos diários compatíveis com o esperado em cafeeiros bem nutridos. Os tratamentos com silicato de cálcio causaram aumento nos teores de Ca no solo e na planta e de Si no solo. Considerando que o único nutriente alterado pelos tratamentos foi o Ca e que os teores observados na planta podem ser considerados não prejudiciais, as respostas descritas a seguir são consequência do alto teor de Si no solo. Após 130 dias do início do experimento, as plantas tratadas com 6 Mg ha -1 de silicato de cálcio apresentaram menor acúmulo de matéria seca nas raízes e aumento da relação entre a matéria seca da parte (1) Recebido para publicação em julho de 2010 e aprovado em março de 2011.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sequentially applied herbicides to control Conyza sumatrensis, one of the most widely distributed weeds worldwide, in soybean pre-sowing burndown. The study was conducted under field conditions in the state of Paraná, Brazil, at 2018-2019 growing season. The experiment consisted of a randomized block design with four replicates, with 12 treatments consisting of different herbicide mixtures applied before sowing. Control of C. sumatrensis, injury to soybean plants, and variables related to agronomic performance were evaluated. The control levels were high for all treatments, except for the one that was free of saflufenacil in either of the two applications. These results highlight the importance of saflufenacil in the control of C. sumatrensis and show promise for the use of saflufenacil/imazethapyr when considering the system and other weeds. All studied treatments were selective to soybean, which showed higher injury values in the presence of diclosulam; however, this did not compromise the agronomic performance of soybean. Highlights • Application of systemic herbicides with sequential application of burndown herbicides, is essential for the control of Conyza sumatrensis (>15 cm height).• Saflufenacil, flumioxazin, and imazethapyr stand out in the control of Conyza sumatrensis.• Protox and ALS inhibitors can replace paraquat in sequential application with equal efficacy in the control of Conyza sumatrensis.