The objective of this work was to determine the effect of black oat (Avena strigosa) residues on the viability of alexandergrass (Brachiaria plantaginea) seeds. The factors studied were the level of residues on the soil (0, 2.6, 5.2, 7.8 and 10.5t/ha), the time of permanence of seeds in soil submitted to action of residues (40, 70, 100, 200 and 300 days) and the seed placement (2 and 10cm). High levels of crop residues on the soil surface increased the seed viability. Seeds placed at 2.0cm presented smaller dormancy and quiescence than those at 10cm depth. Seed dormancy and quiescence were reduced with time.
dormancy; ecodormancy; no-till; quiescence; soil conservation; vegetable residues; weed
