Elena Charlotte Landau

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• PhD
• Senior Researcher at Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA)

The occurrence of African planthopper Leptodelphax maculigera (Stål 1859) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) was first reported in Brazil in the Central-West region, Goiás state, Brazil, in 2023. However, it is important to analyze its dispersion in the country, frequency of occurrence and the sites of emergence in maize crop environments. This study reports...

Neste capítulo apresentam-se resultuados de pesquisa usando a Termografia no infravermelho próximo em pesquisas no Bioma Amazônia. Na agropecuária brasileira, ampliam-se a adoção de tecnologias capazes de ampliar as avaliações de variáveis-respostas, considerando-se processos no sistema solo-planta-animal-atmosfera. Com a termografia infravermelho...

GUIMARAES, D. P.; LANDAU, E. C. Reflectância espectral do satélite Amazonia1 para a estimativa de efeitos provocados por geadas na cultura do café em Minas Gerais. Sete Lagoas: Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, 2021. 20 p. (Embrapa Milho e Sorgo. Comunicado Técnico, 250).emb

TEIXEIRA, F. F.; LANDAU, E. C.; BUENO, F. C.; JESUS, L. N. de; OLIVEIRA JÚNIOR, A. H. de. Diversidade genética entre acessos do Banco de Germoplasma de Milho de origem indígena. Sete Lagoas: Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, 2021. 133 p. (Embrapa Milho e Sorgo. Documentos, 259). APRESENTAÇÃO: Os povos nativos do Brasil já conheciam a cultura do milho antes d...

LANDAU, E. C.; GUIMARAES, D. P.; ALBUQUERQUE, P. E. P. de; VALADARES, G. M. Caracterização climática da região de Formoso-MG e Cocos-BA, Brasil: base para planejamento e uso sustentável da terra. Sete Lagoas: Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, 2021. 69 p. (Embrapa Milho e Sorgo. Documentos, 262). Apresentação: A caracterização climática de uma região é de gra...

LANDAU, E. C.; CAMPANHA, M. M.; MATRANGOLO, W. J. R. Variação geográfica da ocorrência de produtores de milho orgânico cadastrados no Brasil. Sete Lagoas: Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, 2021. 36 p. (Embrapa Milho e Sorgo. Boletim de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, 225). RESUMO: O milho representa uma cultura importante para a alimentação humana e animal, e o...

LANDAU, E. C.; GUIMARAES, D. P.; VALADARES, G. M. Mudanças climáticas em Sete Lagoas-MG, Brasil: tendências de variações de temperatura e precipitação entre 1926 e 2021. Sete Lagoas: Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, 2021. 30 p. (Embrapa Milho e Sorgo. Boletim de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, 226). RESUMO: O aquecimento global e os efeitos relacionados a esse...

The technical innovations incorporated in the agricultural production systems have induced the producers to establish a management of the high level activities, aiming at the maximization of the results in a conjuncture of cost growth. The present work is a simulation of costs with the use of precision agriculture in order to evaluate the percentag...

In this Volume 1 (Chapters 1 to 7), information is presented on the study of agricultural dynamics, the history of agriculture in Brazil and national scenarios on demographic, social, economic, environmental, structural and technological aspects of influence on the Country's rural space. Among these characteristics are presented areas of concentrat...

In Volume 2 (Chapters 8 to 42), patterns on the geographical and temporal variation between 1990 and 2016 of characteristics related to the production of agricultural crops with a national production value greater than R$ 500 million in 2016 are analyzed: pineapple, herbaceous cotton, garlic, peanuts, rice, banana, sweet potato, english potato, cof...

In Volume 3 (Chapters 43 to 50), patterns are observed regarding the variation in the generation of forestry products from 1990 onwards, considering forest species planted with national production value greater than R$ 500 million in 2016: rubber, eucalyptus and pine. Available data on planted area, production and average value paid for derived by-...

In Volume 4 (Chapters 51 to 57), aspects related to the production systems and technologies adopted in agricultural activities are gathered, such as the adoption of management systems with the use of irrigated agriculture, application of pesticides and/or the like, or the option for the use of organic agriculture. Subsequently, data on the dynamics...

O Brasil é um país com vocação agropecuária, atividade que responde por 22% do PIB nacional (Associação Brasileira de Indústrias Exportadoras de Carnes, 2018), sendo que a pecuária, isoladamente, contribui com 6,8% do PIB. A área relativa de terras antropizadas no Brasil é de aproximadamente 30%. Desse total, as pastagens cultivadas respondem por 1...

O GeoPortal da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo é uma plataforma digital organizada para facilitar o acesso a informações multidisciplinares resultantes da aplicação de geotecnologias em projetos e ações de pesquisa com atuação da Unidade. Foi implementado originalmente em 2012, para suprir a deficiência de ambientes digitais que permitissem o acesso organiza...

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum, Solanaceae) produces large leaves that, being rolled, processed, crushed or milled, and can be used to inhale, smoke, in the form of chewing ball, natural insecticide, as a component of medicines in the pharmaceutical industry and other purposes. Between 1990 and 2016 it has been planted mainly in the South region of Bra...

The analysis of geographic variation, changing trends and their possible implications contribute to knowledge and the consequent directing of efforts to stimulate actions aiming to increase sustainable production, adding value in agricultural production chains, technological convergence and knowledge in agriculture, socioeconomic development and th...

Wheat (Triticum spp, Poaceae) is used mainly for human consumption. It is the second most produced cereal in the world; although, in Brazil, production is less than consumption. Cultivation is carried out mainly in the states of Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, as a winter crop. There are also crops in other states, largely irrigated. Average grain yi...

The grape (Vitis vinifera, Vitaceae) is one of the plants cultivated for the longest time by mankind, and can be used for fresh food and for the production of wines, juices, jellies and other derivatives, with varieties intended for different uses and regions of planting. In 2015, Brazil was the 16th largest producer in the world, with a production...

Beekeeping in Brazil mainly covers the creation of bees of the species Apis melllifera (Apidae), in which honey represents the main product sold and exported by the country, and there are also other products such as beeswax, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly and apitoxin. In 2006, there were hive boxes in 1.97% of rural establishments in the countr...

The integrated analysis of the spatial, temporal or dependence relationship between the production of agricultural crops, the breeding of animals and environmental variables influences economic or structural characteristics, can subsidize regional strategic actions. The availability of national data up to the municipality level and by agricultural...

Herbaceous cotton (Gossypium hirsutum, Malvaceae) represents more than 98% of the commercial cotton produced in Brazil, being used mainly for the use of fibers in the textile industry (feather cotton) or other uses, such as extraction of edible oils and biofuels (mainly cottonseed). The areas of concentration of crop production have varied consider...

Garlic (Allium sativum, Amaryllidaceae) is used for human consumption, both as a spice and for medicinal use. The commercial part that takes advantage of garlic are the bulbs, which are formed by small bulbils (popularly known as cloves). The main regions where garlic is grown in Brazil are the South, Southeast and Midwest, especially the States of...

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea, Fabaceae) is the fourth most cultivated oilseed in the world. In Brazil it has great agricultural importance, being mainly used for the production of grains, oil, bran or biodiesel. It is rich in proteins and vitamins, so it is consumed fresh or processed. In Brazil, two annual crops are planted: the first, called “water h...

Rice (Oryza spp, Poaceae) represents a staple food for a large part of the human population, being cultivated predominantly in Asia. Brazil is the largest rice producer outside Asia, ranking ninth on the world stage. Between 1990 and 2016, the crop was planted in all Brazilian states, but the ones that concentrate most of the production are the sta...

The banana (Musa spp., Musaceae) is one of the most consumed fruits in the world, mainly in natura, for food. It is a culture that brings rapid return to the producer, in addition to its production and commercialization throughout the year. The banana grows well in tropical climates, with constant heat, well-distributed rain and high relative humid...

Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea potatoes, Convolvulaceae) are used mainly in human food. It is considered a rustic crop because of the ease of planting, resistance to attack by pests and adaptation to poor soils. Given the low profitability and the little investment in technologies, production has been increasing slowly. The states where most of the produc...

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao, Malvaceae) is used in human food, representing the main raw material for the production of chocolate (from its seeds: almonds). It requires planting preferably in shaded areas, so it has often been planted in an agroforestry system, enabling greater regional environmental sustainability. Between 1990 and 2016, cultivation ha...

Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of coffee. Two species are mainly grown: arabica coffee (Coffea arabica, Rubiaceae), which produces coffee of greater refinement and quality, and canephora coffee, also called conilon or robusta coffee (Coffea canephora sin. Coffea robusta, Rubiaceae), used for the manufacture of soluble coffees,...

Sugarcane (Saccharum spp., Poaceae) is a semi-perennial crop, with the possibility of several cuts over the years of cultivation. Brazil is the world's largest producer of the crop, generating mainly sugar and ethanol. High temperatures, good availability of water and solar radiation favor the development of plants. Between 1990 and 2016, there was...

The onion (Allium cepa, Amaryllidaceae) is one of the most cultivated vegetables in the world. The crop was initially produced in the southern region of the country, and over the years it has been gaining ground in other Brazilian regions, a fact that has been due to the study and development of new cultivars able to adapt to other climates. Even w...

English potato (Solanum tuberosum, Solanaceae) is one of the main vegetables grown in Brazil. Its production occurs mainly in regions with average temperatures between 18 ° C and 22 ° C. In Brazil, three annual crops are planted: the first harvest (water harvest), from December to March; the 2nd (dry season), from April to August; and the third (wi...

Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis, Aquifoliaceae) is a crop of great economic and social importance, mainly for the Southern Region of Brazil, which has concentrated more than 99% of national production from 1990 to 2016. Leaves and branches of the plant are used in the preparation of drinks such as chimarrão, mate tea and tererê; in addition, they a...

The bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, Fabaceae) is one of the main components of the Brazilian diet. It is grown throughout the national territory, with three annual harvests in the country: the 1st harvest or “water harvest” (planted from October to December), the 2nd harvest or “drought harvest” (planted from February to March) and 3rd crop or “irrigated...

The coconut (Cocos nucifera, Palmae), also called "coco-da-baía", "coco-da-Bahia" or just coconut, is originally from Asia and is used for human consumption (coconut water, pulp), in several types of industries and for artisan purposes , with varieties intended for different uses. The main varieties are the giant coconut tree, used for the producti...

The orange (Citrus sinensis, Rutaceae) is a fruit probably originating in South Asia. Brazil is the largest producer in the world, with 17.25 million tons produced in 2016. Depending on the variety, the harvest can occur at different times of the year. Between 1990 and 2016, more than 80% of orange production has been concentrated mainly in the Sta...

Guava (Psidium guajava, Myrtaceae) is planted in tropical and subtropical regions of several countries. Currently it is considered a fruit of agricultural importance in Brazil, either for its consumption in natura or after processing for the production of juices, sweets, jellies, etc., with high commercial value. Between 1990 and 2016, the fruit pr...

Several species of lemon (Citrus spp., Rutaceae) are grown in Brazil. The most common are the real lemons (Citrus limon - Eureka, Siciliano, Lisboa e Fino), the ones that are widely used for rootstock (Citrus limonia - Clove and Citrus volkamericana - Volkamericano); and acidic limes, which are considered to be lemons (Citrus aurantifolia - Galego...

Papaya (Carica papaya, Caricaceae) represents six plant genera of the Caricaceae Family, with Carica papaya being the most important commercial species. In Brazil, it is preferably consumed in natura, although industrialization for several other purposes is possible. In 2016, Brazil was the world's second largest fruit producer. The fruit is harves...

The apple (Malus x domestica, Rosaceae) is used mainly for human consumption in natura and in industrialized form. In 2016 Brazil was the thirteenth largest fruit producer in the world. Due to their characteristics of temperate climate and cold periods, the crops occur predominantly in the Southern Region of the country, at altitudes above 800 m, w...

Originating in tropical regions of Equatorial Africa, watermelon (Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae) is cultivated in all Brazilian states. The preferred consumption of this vegetable is in its fresh form. The area planted with watermelon in Brazil increased between 1990 and 2016, as did the average yield and production. The main producing regions a...

Corn (Zea mays, Poaceae) is a crop of great importance for Brazil, both for domestic consumption and for export, being used mainly in the feeding of farm animals and human consumption. It is planted in all regions of the country. In 2003, more than 70% of the corn was produced in the 1st harvest, but since 2012 the production of corn in the 2nd har...

Cassava (Manihot esculenta, Euphorbiaceae), also known as manioc or cassava, has Central Brazil as a probable center of origin and domestication. The genus is distributed from Arizona (United States) to the Río de la Plata Basin (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina), presenting Mexico as another important geographical area of concentra...

The mango (Mangifera indica, Anacardiaceae) is originally from India and was introduced in Brazil in the 16th century by Portuguese colonists. The most cultivated varieties are ‘Tommy Atkins’, ‘Haden’, ‘Keitt’, ‘Kent’, ‘Palmer’, ‘Rose’ and ‘Sword’. In the period between 1990 and 2016, the area used to harvest mango showed an average growth trend un...

The cultivation of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis, Passifloraceae) in Brazil is predominantly sour or yellow. In addition to its consumption in natura, it has several other destinations in the industry for human consumption, animal consumption, oil production, cosmetics and calming properties because of the active principles present in the plant....

The melon (Cucumis melo, Cucurbitaceae) comes from Africa or Asia, from tropical and semi-arid regions. It is consumed mainly in natura and in the form of juice. Between 1990 and 2016 the area planted with melons practically tripled and the average yield more than doubled in Brazil, resulting in an increase in production of more than seven times, r...

Black pepper (Piper nigrum, Piperaceae) is the most important spice commercialized in the world. It has a strong and slightly spicy flavor, being used as a seasoning in the sausage, perfumery and pharmaceutical industry, with a large part of the production destined for export. In 1990, Brazil was the world's largest producer, but in 2016 it ranked...

Graniferous sorghum (Soghum bicolor, Poaceae) is used to feed livestock and humans, in addition to favoring biomass production in no-till crops. Because it is more tolerant of high temperatures and water stress conditions than other grain crops, in some regions and times it is a good planting option. Between 1990 and 2004, there was an average tend...

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, Solanaceae) can be grown in tropical and subtropical climates, the fruit being used for human consumption, consumed fresh or processed. There are two basic types of tomato cultivation: for industrial purposes or fresh consumption (table tomatoes), included together in national statistics. Brazil is the tenth world...

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae) is highly appreciated in its fresh, fresh or juice form. Through processing, juice, essential oils, pectins and feed are extracted. The main cultivar planted in Brazil is Ponkan, directed mainly to fresh consumption. Brazil was the fourth largest tangerine producer in the world in 1990, sixth in 2016 and fifth...

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp. And other genera) are exotic species of the Myrtaceae Family originating in Australia, and those of arboreal size and fast growing are frequently planted in Brazil, which provide wood for the production of firewood, stakes, fence posts, sleepers, charcoal, paper and cellulose, etc. Essential oils have also been extracted...

Rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis, Euphorbiaceae) is the world's largest source of natural rubber production, the primary product of latex coagulation, cytoplasmic fluid extracted from laticiferous vessels located in the bark of trees through successive cuts of thin slices of bark (process called bleed). Natural rubber is used for the production of t...

Pork meat (Sus scrofa domesticus, Suidae) is the second most consumed in the world and the third most consumed in Brazil. In 2015, the country was the world's fourth largest producer of this protein. The most expensive component of the swine production chain is food, the basis for good production. Knowing the spatio-temporal dynamics of creation al...

Pinus (Pinus spp., Pinaceae) are tree species of exotic origin in Brazil, mostly coming from the Northern Hemisphere (Canada and the United States). Here they are planted mainly in regions of cold or temperate climate in the country. It has several commercial and industrial uses, such as for the production of paper and cellulose, shipbuilding, furn...

Fowl, poultry or poultry farming (Gallus gallus domesticus, Phasianidae) is an important activity for the Brazilian economy, for the economic production of meat and eggs, in addition to the social benefits of the activity. Meat production serves the domestic and foreign markets; that of eggs is directed mainly towards fresh consumption and national...

Pesticides are often used in Brazil to control pests, spontaneous plants and diseases in different cultures. Sales of these active ingredients have increased considerably in recent years, including products that are prohibited to be sold in developed countries, such as glyphosate, 2,4-D, atrazine, acephate and mancozebe. The highest concentrations...

Organic agriculture comprises production, processing, storage, distribution and marketing activities aimed at economic and ecological sustainability, and without the use of genetically modified organisms or synthetic chemicals that are harmful to human health or the environment. The technological level of farmers varies considerably, but being a mo...

The Rural Environmental Registry (CAR) is a public electronic registry required by the Brazilian Forest Code, created to assist in the process of national environmental regularization and in the metrics related to rural cadastral indicators. It is mandatory for all rural properties in the country, aiming to integrate information from them about the...

Brazil has an area of 8,515,758.7 km², and an estimated resident population of approximately 210 million inhabitants in 2019. Its territory is divided into 27 Federation Units, grouped into five major Geographic Regions: North (Norte), Northeast (Nordeste), Southeast (Sudeste), South (Sul) and Midwest (Centro-Oeste). The smallest administrative pol...

Family farming represents a form of agricultural production carried out in small rural establishments, under management and with labor mainly represented by family members, in which at least half of the income comes from activities carried out in the rural establishment. In 2017, the segment had a significant participation in the production of food...

Cattle breeding (Bos taurus, Bovidae) is one of the most economically relevant activities for Brazil, mainly for the production of meat and milk (beef and dairy cattle, respectively). In 2010-2016, an average of 218,225,177 heads of cattle was recorded in Brazil, 19,678,817 (9.02%) of milked cows. Between 1990 and 2016, there was an average tendenc...

The effects of temperature in winter-spring (average 17.0 °C) and spring-summer (average 23.0 °C) seasons on the transmission and latent period of maize bushy stunt phytoplasma (MBS-phytoplasma) and corn stunt spiroplasma (CSS) (Spiroplasma kunkelii) caused by the corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (DeLog and Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) were e...

Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Bromeliaceae) is used mainly for human consumption in natura or in industrialized form. Residues from industrialization can be used for animal feed or other uses. In 2016 Brazil was the world's second largest producer of this fruit. Planting occurs predominantly between the end of the dry season and during the rainy seaso...

The management system of soils and nitrogen application can cause impacts on the N2O emissions produced by the agricultural sector. In the establishment of practices of greenhouse gas mitigation for this sector, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of soil tillage, with and without N fertilization, on N2O emissions from Oxisols un...

Resumo da ocorrência de insetos-pragas, uso de tecnologia Bt e inseticidas em lavouras de milho na região do Alto Paranaíba - MG

The consumption of corn in cattle feed represents a large portion of the final destination of this crop production in the State of Minas Gerais. Identifying fluctuation trends related to cattle production allows estimating the internal demand of maize production for feeding these animals. It is possible to predict future scenarios based on the spat...

Given the high consumption of maize in swine breeding, for the production of food, the identification of oscillation trends in pig population contributes to estimate the internal demand for maize production to feed these animals. Based on the spatio-temporal variation of aspects related to the creation in the State in the last decades, it is possib...

Due to the growing demand of grains and other agricultural products for human and animal consumption, and biofuels, the identification of trends of variation in potential demands and for agricultural crops production is important for strategic planning of the region and the State. Trends of temporal variation of planted area, production, productivi...

The feeding of chickens and quails consumes a large amount of the corn produced in the State of Minas Gerais. Identifying trends of variation of the production of these animals allows estimations on consumption of internal demand for maize production. It is possible to predict future scenarios from the spatio-temporal variation of aspects related t...

Considering the increasing demand for grain and other agricultural products for human consumption, animals and biofuels, the identification of trends in crop production variation contributes to the planning of regional strategies and improvements in terms of infrastructure and logistics. The temporal variation trends of planted area, yield, product...

A determinação da evapotranspiração é essencial para o uso racional da água na agricultura irrigada. Existe enorme carência de informações meteorológicas suficientes para a determinação da evapotranspiração, tanto em função da localização das estações quanto das falhas nas bases de dados. A evapotranspiração determinada pelo método de Penman-Montei...

O formato “shape” ou SHP representa um conjunto de arquivos digitais frequentemente usado para elaboração de mapas temáticos utilizando sistemas de informações geográficas, para representação de informações como localização geográfica, tipo de feição vetorial (ponto, linha, polígono) e atributos associados. SQL (Structured Query Language ou Linguag...

This study aimed to analyze the conditions of basic sanitation (water supply, sanitary sewage, solid waste collection) in the areas of concentration of family agriculture in Brazil. The areas with the highest concentration of family agriculture that present a high percentage of rural households with inadequate basic sanitation are subject to greate...

http://www.infoteca.cnptia.embrapa.br/infoteca/handle/doc/1063681

Basic sanitation represents the set of measures of supply of potable water, sewage and sanitary disposal of solid residues. Adequate basic sanitation aims to ensure the health, food safety and well-being of the population, by measures to prevent the presence of residues, debris, pathogens, contaminants or other toxic substances. Improvements in bas...

http://www.infoteca.cnptia.embrapa.br/infoteca/handle/doc/1062686

Saneamento básico pode ser definido como a adoção de diversas medidas socioeconômicas que visam à salubridade ambiental1, proteção e melhoria das condições de vida da população urbana e rural. Entre essas medidas, estão o abastecimento de água potável, a coleta e disposição sanitária de resíduos sólidos, líquidos e gasosos, a promoção da disciplina...

Solos ácidos com valores de pH menores do que 5,0 ocupam mais de 50% das áreas potencialmente cultiváveis no mundo (VON UEXKÜLL; MUTERT, 1995). Em condições de pH baixo, o alumínio (Al), um constituinte natural da fração argila do solo, assume formas iônicas que são altamente fitotóxicas, danificando o sistema radicular e restringindo o desenvolvim...

Spodoptera frugiperda is the most economically important maize pest in Brazil. There is little information about the genetic structure, using SSR markers, of S. frugiperda populations collected from maize crops. In this study, 21 SSR markers were used to evaluate the genetic diversity and population structure of S. frugiperda collected from distinc...

http://www.infoteca.cnptia.embrapa.br/infoteca/handle/doc/1063683

É grande a utilização do Sistema Gerenciador de Banco de Dados (SGBD) MySQL na web, pois grande parte das necessidades operacionais de um sistema web são viáveis com ele. Segundo Powers (2013), o MySQL foi considerado o SGBD de código aberto, no ano 2013, mais escolhido pelos desenvolvedores. O MySQL é um servidor de banco de dados SQL (Structured...

A produção de milho é de grande importância econômica para o Brasil. A crescente demanda nacional e mundial pela produção de milho aumenta a necessidade de identificação de áreas agrícolas com potencial para expansão da produção do cereal. Por questões econômicas, a maior tendência de aumento da produção nacional de milho nos últimos anos tem sido...

O GeoPortal da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo é um ambiente digital organizado para a disponibilização de bases de dados georreferenciados e publicações baseadas em análises de dados espaciais resultantes de projetos de pesquisa e ações da Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, gerados utilizando técnicas de geoprocessamento. Permite atualização e ampliação periódicas, pos...