Banca de DEFESA: LARISSA DINIZ GONÇALVES

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STUDENT : LARISSA DINIZ GONÇALVES
DATE: 28/08/2025
TIME: 09:00
LOCAL: https://meet.google.com/mtm-mkhe-dkz
TITLE:

Potential of mung bean cultivation in organic family farming areas in the Metropolitan mesoregion of Rio de Janeiro.

KEY WORDS:

cultivation conditions; green manure; biological nitrogen fixation; ecosystem services; phytoparasites; culinary use.

PAGES: 30
BIG AREA: Ciências Agrárias
AREA: Agronomia
SUBÁREA: Fitotecnia
SPECIALTY: Manejo e Tratos Culturais
SUMMARY:

Mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) is a pulse, a term for legumes that produce edible grains, usually harvested dry. They're valued for their nutritional content, especially the high protein in the grain, which comes from biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). This process happens through a symbiotic relationship with diazotrophic bacteria, particularly those in the rhizobium group. Pulses also help improve soil fertility by adding fixed nitrogen and organic matter. In 2021, the FAO recorded a global production of about 89 million tons of pulses. The most common pulses are the classes designated by the FAO as beans and chickpeas, which together account for about 50% of the total. Mung bean is part of the bean class, which produces roughly 28 million tons of grain. According to data from 2015 to 2017 (https://avrdc.org/intl-mungbean-network/), mung bean contributes about 5.3 million tons of grain annually. Asia is the global leader in mung bean production, with India and Myanmar producing about 30% of the total, China 16%, and Indonesia 5%. Brazilian mung bean production is still small but is increasing, with a focus on exports, mainly to Asia, particularly to China and India, which are already significant importers. Mato Grosso is one of the main producing states, and the crop is often used in rotation with soybeans and corn. Mung beans are an ingredient in many dishes worldwide, but beyond the grains, they're also used to produce sprouts, which are rich in vitamin C and minerals. Including mung bean sprouts in your diet can boost physiological resistance and help reduce the incidence of immunological and respiratory diseases. Growing mung bean sprouts requires minimal care; the seeds need a constant water supply and should be kept in the shade. Because of its quality, mung bean has a high value and can be a good option for family agriculture. Since 2015, experiments with mung bean have been underway in the Metropolitan mesoregion of Rio de Janeiro state, specifically at the Avelar Experimental Field in the municipality of Paty de Alferes, RJ. This field is part of the State Center for Research in Organic Agriculture (CEPAO) of PESAGRO-RIO. The Avelar Experimental Center produces seeds for distribution to farmers in the region and the state. Cultivations for seed multiplication have been established there. In 2024, an experiment was set up to select rhizobium strains for the crop that could increase productivity without the need for nitrogen fertilizer. This document aims to highlight the characteristics of mung bean cultivation in the metropolitan region that could be beneficial for expanding the crop in the region and the state of Rio de Janeiro.

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - ***.536.817-** - NORMA GOUVÊA RUMJANEK - EMBRAPA
Externa à Instituição - LINDETE MIRIA VIEIRA MARTINS
Externo à Instituição - LUIZ AUGUSTO DE AGUIAR - PESAGRO-RIO