Produção de sementes híbridas de arroz geneticamente modificado em Jaguaruana - CE

Abstract

Genetic improvement of conventional plants is increasingly giving way to biotechnology of recombinant DNA in agriculture. As the rice crop primary source of power in many countries, increasing productivity through hybridization it is essential. The goal of the internship was to follow the activities in the operating unit in the field and laboratory are held for the production of hybrid rice seeds. The stage took place in the period between August 3, 2015 and December 31, 2015, in the municipality of Jaguaruana - EC, Operative Unit of BASF SA, located approximately 190 km from the capital Fortaleza. All activities were conducted in accordance with the company's protocols, main: demarcation of the experimental area, soil preparation, seeding trays, herbicide application, harvesting and processing of hybrid seeds. With the completion of the stage it was able to apply my theoretical knowledge in activities and prepare for the labor market, in addition to knowing the technology used by the company and improve my professional values.