ALVES, F. J. B.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1230980029659365; ALVES, Francisco José Basílio.
Abstract:
This study aimed to evaluate the behavior of Handroanthus impetiginosus saplings in
relation of substrate. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse environment
(50% light interception). The treatments consisted of 7 substrates combinations: (1)
70% soil + 30% cattle manure; (2) 70% soil + 30% coconut powder; (3) 100%
commercial substrate (Plantmax®); (4) 70% soil + 15% coconut powder + 15% of
cattle manure; (5) 70% soil + 30% carbonized rice husk; (6) 70% soil + 15%
carbonized rice husk + 15% of cattle manure; (7) 70% soil + 10% carbonized rice
husk + 10% coconut powder + 10% cattle manure. At 210 days after emergence
were evaluated plant height; stem diameter; height/diameter ratio; Dickson Quality
Index (DQI); leaf area; leaves, stem, root, and total dry weight; specific leaf area
(SLA); leaf area ratio (LAR); leaf weight ratio (RPF) and net assimilation rate (NAR).
The substrates soil+carbonized rice husk and soil:carbonized rice rusk+coconut
powder+cattle manure provide saplings of quality, indicating its potential for the
production of H. impetiginosus saplings. The use of coconut powder in addiction of
soil doesn´t provide the production of H. impetiginosus saplings.The commercial
substrate Plantmax® provided H. impetiginosus higher, stronger and better quality
saplings.