Physiological performance of Coffea arabica cultivated in different shades in the Brazilian semi-arid region
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Photosynthesis, water use efficiency, solar radiationAbstract
Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the world and its production comes from the work of approximately 100 million coffee farmers across the planet. For its cultivation in semi-arid regions, management is necessary to help mitigate possible abiotic and biotic stresses. An alternative to produce in these environments is the use of shading, as shading helps to reduce radiation damage and contributes to mitigating harmful effects. in photosynthesis generated by light saturation. In this context, the objective of this study was to determine the influence of different shading on the photosynthetic characteristics of young coffee plants, under Brazilian semi-arid conditions. The experiment was carried out following a randomized block design, with 4 treatments and 8 replications, totaling 32 experimental units. The four treatments were: 1- Full sun; 2- 50% shading, 3- 70% shading and 4- 80% shading. The physiological variables evaluated were: net photosynthesis, transpiration, stomatal conductance and internal CO2 concentration, using the infrared gas analyzer (IRGA-Ci340). Furthermore, carboxylation efficiency values were obtained; water use efficiency and intrinsic water use efficiency. The results showed that coffee shaded with 50 and 70% showed an increase in photosynthetic rate. Cultivation conditions in full sun and 80% shade specifically reduced the photosynthesis of Arabica coffee plants, var. Red catuai. Water use efficiency, carboxylation efficiency and intrinsic water use efficiency were not significantly influenced by shading. Relatively, the 50% shading condition favored greater water use efficiency and greater intrinsic water use efficiency.
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