Groundcover Mulching in Mediterranean Vineyards Improves Soil Chemical, Physical and Biological Health Already in the Short Term

Groundcover Mulching in Mediterranean Vineyards Improves Soil Chemical, Physical and Biological Health Already in the Short Term

Vineyards are among the land uses with the highest soil degradation rate in Mediterranean Europe, mainly due to intensive tillage management. Therefore, practices able to foster soil health are critical to promote sustainable wine production. We studied the following treatments in two organic farms...

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Main Authors: Dylan Warren Raffa, Daniele Antichi, Stefano Carlesi, Christian Frasconi, Simone Marini, Simone Priori, Paolo Bàrberi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
cover crop
tillage
green manure
organic farming
sustainable agriculture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/4/787

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