<p>The predatory exploitation of the juçara palm (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> Martius) for the extraction of hearts of palm has caused its inclusion on the list of endangered species, which reduces the seed bank with incalculable ecological losses. This study aimed to analyze genotypes of <i>E. edulis</i> from the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais grown at different altitudes and select the best individuals regarding the physical and chemical quality of fruits and morphophysiological quality of seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 20 treatments and four replicates of 25 seeds. The genotypes were georeferenced and analyzed regarding morphology, production, physical and chemical analyses of fruits, and physiological quality of seeds and seedlings. The genotypes located in Lagoa Seca (Alegre-ES) and Pedra Menina (Dores do Rio Preto-ES/Espera Feliz-MG) were found at altitudes of 704.3–742.7&#xa0;m and 916–1210&#xa0;m, respectively. The Pedra Menina genotypes have fruits with anthocyanin levels 146% higher than those from Lagoa Seca, with flavonoids in most genotypes, but lower pulp yield. The highest seedling emergence rates among the genotypes were from Lagoa Seca (87%) and Pedra Menina (85%), with no significant difference between them. However, greater vigor was observed in the seeds of the Pedra Menina genotypes due to the higher germination speed (1.5 times faster).</p>

错误:搜索内容不能为空,请输入英文关键词
错误:关键词超出字数限制,请精简
高级检索

From fruits to seeds: an integrated approach for the sustainable exploitation of Euterpe edulis Martius grown at different altitudes, with bibliometric, genotypic, morphophysiological and physicochemical analyses

  • Tamyris de Mello,
  • Rachel Garcia Medeiros,
  • Ingridh Medeiros Simões,
  • Caroline Palacio de Araujo,
  • Julcinara Oliveira Baptista,
  • Thuanny Lins Monteiro,
  • Breno Benvindo dos Anjos,
  • Clovis Eduardo Nunes Hegedus,
  • Tércio da Silva de Souza,
  • Edilson Romais Schmildt,
  • Adésio Ferreira,
  • Márcio Paulo Czepak,
  • João Paulo Bestete de Oliveira,
  • Wagner Campos Otoni,
  • José Carlos Lopes,
  • Rodrigo Sobreira Alexandre

摘要

The predatory exploitation of the juçara palm (Euterpe edulis Martius) for the extraction of hearts of palm has caused its inclusion on the list of endangered species, which reduces the seed bank with incalculable ecological losses. This study aimed to analyze genotypes of E. edulis from the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais grown at different altitudes and select the best individuals regarding the physical and chemical quality of fruits and morphophysiological quality of seeds. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 20 treatments and four replicates of 25 seeds. The genotypes were georeferenced and analyzed regarding morphology, production, physical and chemical analyses of fruits, and physiological quality of seeds and seedlings. The genotypes located in Lagoa Seca (Alegre-ES) and Pedra Menina (Dores do Rio Preto-ES/Espera Feliz-MG) were found at altitudes of 704.3–742.7 m and 916–1210 m, respectively. The Pedra Menina genotypes have fruits with anthocyanin levels 146% higher than those from Lagoa Seca, with flavonoids in most genotypes, but lower pulp yield. The highest seedling emergence rates among the genotypes were from Lagoa Seca (87%) and Pedra Menina (85%), with no significant difference between them. However, greater vigor was observed in the seeds of the Pedra Menina genotypes due to the higher germination speed (1.5 times faster).