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Papers by José Favarin

Scientia Agricola, Jul 1, 2019

Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] grain yield is closely associated with the level of optimal nitr... more Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] grain yield is closely associated with the level of optimal nitrogen (N) supply, especially during the reproductive stages. Foliar fertilization with low rates of N have been considered as a strategy for furnishing additional N and enhancing grain yields. Field studies using 15 N tracer were conducted over two growing seasons to investigate the impact of foliar N fertilization on grain yield, plant N content, the amount of N derived from fertilizer (NDFF) and N recovery efficiency (NRE). Four foliar N rates (0, 1300, 2600 and 3900 g ha -1 ) were supplied by two equal split applications at the R1 and R3 stages. Foliar N fertilization of soybean canopies did not affect grain yield, grain N content, shoot N content nor plant N content. Total NDFF was increased from 0.7 to 2.0 kg ha -1 across the N rates. Nonetheless, NRE was unaffected by foliar N fertilization, which averaged 53 %. Soybean plants allocated the same amount of N fertilizer to both grains and shoots. No significant effects of low rate foliar N fertilization were registered on soybean grain yield nor plant N content, despite considerable N fertilizer recovery by plant organs.

Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Aug 24, 2020

This study checked the nitrogen (N) uptake, fate of the N fertilizer, fertilizer recovery efficie... more This study checked the nitrogen (N) uptake, fate of the N fertilizer, fertilizer recovery efficiency (FRE) and the residual amount of N fertilizer in the soil via 15 N-labelled fertilizer applied to soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.), to explain any differences in the yields. Two soybean field experiments were established in Brazil, one conducted in a tropical (Trop) zone located at Cerrado Biome and the other in a subtropical (Subt) environment. The experimental design was a 2-factor in randomized complete block with four replications. Five doses of N (0, 20, 40, 80 and 120 kg ha −1) were applied at two soybean growth stages (VE and R3). For all treatments, except No-N, 15 N-labelled fertilizer was used. The N uptake and the amount of N fertilizer were analysed in the roots, shoots, grains and whole plant, the FRE and yield by soybean, and the residual of fertilizer in the soil. The total N uptake (Nplant) was greater with fertilization at R3 stage compared to the other stage, and N application increased the yield just at this stage and in the Trop condition. The increase in N shoot (not specifically from fertilizer) with the application at R3 appeared to be related to the increased in yield. However, the N from fertilizer found in the plant shoot was about 20% higher when fertilizer was applied at VE compared with R3. Under Subt condition, the FRE averaging 55%. In contrast, the FRE decreased from low to high nitrogen rates (64 to 40%, respectively) when soybean grown under Trop condition. Most N from fertilizer (38%) was found in the grains, followed by the shoot (14.6%) and the root (0.58%). The use of N fertilizer at reproductive growth stages is a better approach to meet soybean N demand through N fertilization. Potential yield gains are more reliable under Trop condition.

Australian Journal of Crop Science, Mar 20, 2017

Pasture and grain crop intercropping is considered an alternative for increasing biomass producti... more Pasture and grain crop intercropping is considered an alternative for increasing biomass production during the winter periods in Brazil for the establishment of no-tillage systems. We studied nitrogen (N) fertilization rates in a corn-palisadegrass intercropping system that would allow both corn and biomass production without a reduction in corn yield. A field trial was carried out in São Desidério, Bahia-Brazil using a complete block experimental design with a 5 x 2 factorial layout with two factors: N rate (control, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg ha-1 N) and two cropping systems (corn with or without palisadegrass). Both corn and palisadegrass were sown simultaneously with N fertilizer applied at sowing. The measurements included corn biomass, grain yield and N uptake. In addition, palisadegrass biomass was assessed at corn harvest and at three consecutive times during the winter. There was an interaction between N rates and the intercropping system. Grain yield was affected by intercropping when N fertilizer rates were lower than 100 kg ha-1 , but above that rate, corn grain yield reached 10,000 kg ha-1 and was similar with or without palisadegrass. Nitrogen fertilizers also positively affected corn N uptake. There was no residual effect of N fertilization on palisadegrass biomass production during the sampling periods. However, the biomass of the palisadegrass increased during the winter period and reached 5,000 kg ha-1 of dry matter by the following season. There was no corn yield reduction when corn was intercropped with palisadegrass using nitrogen rates above 100 kg ha-1. In addition, it is possible to increase biomass production for the establishment of no-tillage systems in Brazil.

This technique enhanced land use efficiency and allows forage production for cattle during dry se... more This technique enhanced land use efficiency and allows forage production for cattle during dry season and straw to no till system.

Revista Brasileira De Ciencia Do Solo, Sep 1, 2002

G. C. VITTI (2) , J. E. TAVARES Jr. (3) , P. H. C. LUZ (4) , J. L. FAVARIN (5) & M. C. G. COSTA (... more G. C. VITTI (2) , J. E. TAVARES Jr. (3) , P. H. C. LUZ (4) , J. L. FAVARIN (5) & M. C. G. COSTA (6) RESUMO Com o objetivo de avaliar a influência da mistura de sulfato de amônio com uréia sobre a volatilização de nitrogênio amoniacal (N-NH 3), realizou-se um experimento em laboratório climatizado do Departamento de Solos e Nutrição de Plantas (ESALQ/USP). Em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, foram utilizados cinco tratamentos com cinco repetições. Cada tratamento foi obtido pela mistura de uréia (330 mg) com sulfato de amônio (0, 75, 150, 225 e 300 mg). As misturas de fertilizantes foram aplicadas na superfície do solo (Latossolo Vermelho distrófico, textura média/arenosa) contido em recipientes plásticos de 400 cm 3. O N-NH 3 , volatilizado aos 3, 8, 15 e 23 dias da incubação, foi coletado em recipiente com ácido sulfúrico e indicador alaranjado de metila. Variáveis que influenciam a qualidade da mistura de fertilizantes, como higroscopicidade, granulometria e ângulo de repouso, também foram avaliadas. A volatilização do N-NH 3 depende do pH do solo. A mistura de uréia (330 mg) com sulfato de amônio (300 mg) reduziu significativamente as perdas de N-NH 3 sem afetar a qualidade da mistura em relação aos atributos físico-químicos avaliados, apresentando eficiência técnica e agronômica para o fim proposto. Termos de indexação: fontes de nitrogênio, amônia, mistura de fertilizantes. (1) Trabalho de Iniciação Científica do segundo autor, financiado pela FAPESP. Recebido para publicação em agosto de 2001 e aprovado em fevereiro de 2002.

Field Crops Research, Apr 1, 2018

Worldwide, rice systems are faced with the challenge of producing higher yields with less water. ... more Worldwide, rice systems are faced with the challenge of producing higher yields with less water. Water savings practices such as aerobic system and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) are being evaluated in lowland rice systems. However, few studies have been conducted on this subject in tropical South America where soils are highly weathered. Thus, a three-year field experiment was conducted in Brazil on a lowland Plinthaquults to investigate crop performance, water input productivity (WP in) and N recovery under five irrigation regimes: continuous flooding (CF); AWD with short cycle (AWDS); AWD with long cycle (AWDL); saturated soil without ponded water (SS); and aerobic (AR). The drying events in AWDS occurred more frequently than in AWDL. The experimental design was a split-plot with irrigation regimes in the main plot and N fertilizer rate, 0 or 150 kg N ha −1 , in the subplot. 15 N micro-plots were set up to examine the fate of N fertilizer. The highest grain yields for 150N and 0N treatments resulted from the AR irrigation regime and averaged 9.1 and 6.5 mg ha −1 , respectively. Yields among the others irrigations regimes varied from year to the next, but the average was 8.5 and 5.4 mg ha −1 in the 150N and 0N treatments, respectively. Higher yields are attributed to higher N uptake and greater N recovery in the AR treatment. Apparent N recovery averaged 58% in the AR treatment compared to 34% in the other treatments. Similarly, total recovery (plant and soil) of 15 N in the AR treatment was 82%, compared to 62, 61, 56, 56% in SS, AWDS, AWDL, CF respectively. Higher N recovery in the AR was likely the result of lower N losses. Irrigation inputs ranged from 15 mm in the AR to 1337 mm in the CF treatment. The WP in (kg m −3) averaged 0.8 in AR, and 0.5, 0.4, 0.5 and 0.4 in SS, CF, AWDS, AWDL and CF. Thus, in this environment, rice productivity, water productivity, and N use efficiency were all enhanced in aerobic systems relative to continuous flooding or any alternative irrigation regime.

Australian Journal of Crop Science, Aug 20, 2020

Low rates of nicosulfuron used in post-emergence provide an advantage to maize during the coexist... more Low rates of nicosulfuron used in post-emergence provide an advantage to maize during the coexistence of the crops, when maize is intercropped with Urochloa grasses. Nonetheless, the effect of this practice on the morphology of these grasses is not known, neither how it affects forage growth after the coexistence period nor when the grass is re-exposed to full sunlight. The aim of this study was to determine biomass and leaf-stem ratio of Urochloa hybrid cv. Mulatto II (CIAT 36087), Urochloa brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) and Urochloa ruziziensis (Germ. & Evrard) after the development in a shade simulated environment promoted by maize in intercrop systems. The treatments consisted of three brachiaria species with two herbicides managements. Evaluations occurred at 0, 30 and 60 days after the sunlight re-exposure (DASR). Nicosulfuron application and Urochloa species did not affect biomass yield. However, herbicide increased leaf-stem ratio of the species between 25% at 0 DARS to 62% at 30 DARS on old tillers (tillers that grew under shade). The biomass yield, as well the leaf-stem ratio of the new tillers was not affected. Among the species, the greater ratio of leaves in the plant biomass was recorded for Urochloa brizantha (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) and Urochloa hybrid cv. Mulatto II (CIAT 36087). Nicosulfuron use in post-emergence enhanced the leaf-stem ratio of Urochloa grasses after sunlight reexposure and a reliable alternative to improve forage quality in intercrop systems.

Este trabalho teve como objetivo testar a hipotese de que a epoca adequada para se fazer a adubac... more Este trabalho teve como objetivo testar a hipotese de que a epoca adequada para se fazer a adubacao nitrogenada em cobertura na cultura do feijoeiro, provavelmente, sera anterior aos 20-30 dias apos a emergencia da cultura no SPD, diferentemente do que tem sido recomendado atualmente.