Fenologia, manejo e desempenho agronômico de genótipos de pinhão-manso em Pelotas-RS.

Abstract

The jatropha is a viable alternative for production of renewable fuels, as it has high oil content in the seeds easily convertible into biodiesel. However, there is limited knowledge about this plant species which reduces the possibility of making recommendations on longevity of the plant, production and yield. In this sense, the objective of this study was to evaluate the agronomic performance of jatropha plants through plant response to different intensities of pruning and spacing, phenology and evaluation of elite genotypes. For this, three experiments were carried out at Embrapa Clima Temperado, as follows: Experiment 1 - Phenology of jatropha in Pelotas-RS; Experiment 2 - Effects of spacing and pruning training in jatropha productivity; Experiment 3 - Agronomic performance of Jatropha genotypes. At the end of the experiments it was found that: The seasonal phenological dynamics, with the stoppage of growth during the winter period, allows reap all the production of jatropha in three or four crops. At the end of the experiments, it was found that the seasonal phenological dynamics, with the stoppage of growth during the winter period, spoon allows all production of jatropha in three or four crops. And to start the plant growing season, the minimum temperature and the number of chilling hours in August are very important. The agronomic performance of the jatropha genotypes evaluated allowed the identification of materials with improved productivity and identify the best spacing for jatropha cultivation in the first six years of cultivation.