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Calibration of the century, apsim and ndicea models of decomposition and N mineralization of plant residues in the humid tropics
(Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo, 2011-02) Nascimento, Alexandre Ferreira do; Mendonça, Eduardo de Sá; Leite, Luiz Fernando Carvalho; Neves, Júlio Cesar Lima
The aim of this study was to calibrate the CENTURY, APSIM and NDICEA simulation models for estimating decomposition and N mineralization rates of plant organic materials (Arachis pintoi, Calopogonium mucunoides, Stizolobium aterrimum, Stylosanthes guyanensis) for 360 days in the Atlantic rainforest bioma of Brazil. The models´ default settings overestimated the decomposition and N-mineralization of plant residues, underlining the fact that the models must be calibrated for use under tropical conditions. For example, the APSIM model simulated the decomposition of the Stizolobium aterrimum and Calopogonium mucunoides residues with an error rate of 37.62 and 48.23 %, respectively, by comparison with the observed data, and was the least accurate model in the absence of calibration. At the default settings, the NDICEA model produced an error rate of 10.46 and 14.46 % and the CENTURY model, 21.42 and 31.84 %, respectively, for Stizolobium aterrimum and Calopogonium mucunoides residue decomposition. After calibration, the models showed a high level of accuracy in estimating decomposition and N- mineralization, with an error rate of less than 20 %. The calibrated NDICEA model showed the highest level of accuracy, followed by the APSIM and CENTURY. All models performed poorly in the first few months of decomposition and N-mineralization, indicating the need of an additional parameter for initial microorganism growth on the residues that would take the effect of leaching due to rainfall into account.
Influência da saturação por bases do substrato no crescimento e qualidade de mudas Machaerium nictitans (Vell.) Benth.
(Revista Árvore, 2008-02-20) Souza, Paulo Henrique de; Paiva, Haroldo Nogueira de; Neves, Júlio Cesar Lima; Gomes, José Mauro; Marques, Lissandra Silva
Este trabalho foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de verificar a influência da saturação por bases do substrato no crescimento e qualidade de mudas de Machaerium nictitans. O delineamento utilizado foi em blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Como substrato foram empregados três diferentes solos, sendo em cada um deles a saturação por bases original elevada para os seguintes valores: Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo 50, 60 e 70%, Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo distrófico 30, 50 e 70% e Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo álico 25, 45 e 65%. Foram avaliadas as características morfológicas das mudas, altura da parte aérea e diâmetro do coleto; peso de matéria seca da parte aérea, raízes e total, bem como as relações entre a altura da parte área e o diâmetro do coleto, altura da parte aérea e seu peso de matéria seca, peso de matéria seca da parte aérea e peso de matéria seca das raízes; e o índice de qualidade de Dickson. Com base nos dados, foi possível concluir que: as melhores mudas de Machaerium nictitans no Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo foram obtidas na saturação por bases de 60%, no Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo distrófico na saturação por bases de 70% e no Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo álico na saturação por bases de 40%.
Leaf residue decomposition of selected atlantic forest tree species
(Revista Árvore, 2017-08-14) Arato, Helga Dias; Dias, Luiz Eduardo; Assis, Igor Rodrigues de; Barros, Nairam Félix de; Neves, Júlio Cesar Lima; Schaefer, Carlos Ernesto Gonçalves Reynaud
Biogeochemical cycling is essential to establish and maintain plant and animal communities. Litter is one of main compartments of this cycle, and the kinetics of leaf decomposition in forest litter depend on the chemical composition and environmental conditions. This study evaluated the effect of leaf composition and environmental conditions on leaf decomposition of native Atlantic Forest trees. The following species were analyzed: Mabea fistulifera Mart., Bauhinia forficata Link., Aegiphila sellowiana Cham., Zeyheria tuberculosa (Vell), Luehea grandiflora Mart. et. Zucc., Croton floribundus Spreng., Trema micrantha (L) Blume, Cassia ferruginea (Schrad) Schrad ex DC, Senna macranthera (DC ex Collad.) H. S. Irwin and Barney and Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae). For each species, litter bags were distributed on and fixed to the soil surface of soil-filled pots (in a greenhouse), or directly to the surface of the same soil type in a natural forest (field). Every 30 days, the dry weight and soil basal respiration in both environments were determined. The cumulative decomposition of leaves varied according to the species, leaf nutrient content and environment. In general, the decomposition rate was lowest for Aegiphila sellowiana and fastest for Bauhinia forficate and Schinus terebinthifolius. This trend was similar under the controlled conditions of a greenhouse and in the field. The selection of species with a differentiated decomposition pattern, suited for different stages of the recovery process, can help improve soil restoration.