Climatic zoning for grevilea (Grevillea robusta) for the State of Parana, Brazil

Abstract

Grevilea (Grevillea robusta A. Cunn) is a tree species from Australia and was introduced in Brazil in the late 19Th century. New progenies were imported and tested by Embrapa Forestry since the 90s. Currently there is great interest in planting this species in Parana, but so far there is no edafoclimatic or climatic zoning for the species. The criteria that were defined restrictive and favorable to the plantation of grevílea: average annual temperature and annual average temperature of July. The areas most suitable for commercial plantation located in the north, northwest, west and south, warmer areas of the state. The areas recommended are not those of the Plateau de Palmas and Guarapuava and the environment, as well as Union of Victoria and the Upper Iguaçu basin and High Capivari basin. The areas between zones not recommended and preferred áreas are considered tolerated, and are situated along a strip center in the state.

doi: 10.4336/2010.pfb.30.61.17