DESEMPENHO DO CAPIM-PIATÃ EM SISTEMA INTEGRADO PECUÁRIA FLORESTA

Abstract

The study influences the seasons on the production of Capim-Piatã in shade and full sun conditions, examining how seasonal variations affected the morphogenesis of the forage plant. Piatã grass was used as a model species for morphogenic analyzes in several seasons of the year and in two different environments, shade and full sun. Compared to other seasons and with plants exposed to full sun, summer and autumn, when under shade, favored a greater quantity of live leaves. On the other hand, the number of growing leaves did not vary significantly (p>0.05) between the different treatments or seasons. These findings showed that seasonal environmental conditions have a direct impact on forage production and that elements such as humidity, temperature and light are essential to control vegetative growth. This study improved our understanding of the mechanisms that control forage plant morphogenesis and provides important insights for the efficient management of agricultural systems, considering the complex interaction between environmental factors and the development of forage crops.