after 60 d. The DMS had the highest levels (16.63 g) when 43.4% of the pores were filled with water (Figure 2A). Considering DMR in IAC91-5155 there was an increase of these levels after 60 days when compared to the IAC91- 2195 (Figure 2B). This last cultivar presented a DMR 44%
lower (6.36 g) than that of the tolerant cultivar (11.37 g).