Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

The objective of the study was to identify the main obstacles faced by nurserymen in the production of citrus seedlings in Santa Luzia do Induá, municipality of Capitão Poço / PA. The research was developed based on the application of semistructured questionnaires, where 50 active seedling producers were interviewed on a random basis, out of a total of 100 nurseries. Finally, the information obtained was analyzed. The producers had difficulty in accepting the importance of applying one of the items of normative instruction No 48, which deals with the need of protected environment for the production of the Basic Plant, Matrix, Certified Bubble and Certified Mute, considered essential for obtaining material seedlings and certified seedlings. Stated that the way of acquiring the seeds for the production of the rootstock acquired from his property and bought in the trade. According to nurserymen, 90% of the seeds come from plants that are not registered with an inspection body and are used for the production of the rootstock (known as a horse). The local producers have little knowledge and understanding of current regulations, thus being one of the main difficulties. In addition, the producers stated that the main obstacles they face in the production and marketing of seedlings are: Lack of technical assistance and public policies; phytosanitary attack and compliance with Normative Instruction No. 48. These factors together cause major limitations in the production system. Thus, among the aforementioned the main problem experienced by the producers, it is worth noting the adequacy to IN 48 that entails in great changes in the way of production of seedlings of the nurserymen.