Effects of redistribution processes on rock fragment variability within a vineyard topsoil in Mediterranean France

Soil erosion in sloping vineyards assessed by using botanical indicators and sediment collectors in the Ruwer-Mosel valley

“…The rock fragment cover is a key factor to understand the high erosion rates due to the plantation of the vines. Several studies have confirmed the effectiveness of non-embedded rock fragments like those in this study in reducing soil erosion, increasing infiltration, and improving soil productivity and soil biology (Cerdà, 2001;Follain et al, 2012;Poesen et al, 1994;Ruiz Sinoga and Martinez Murillo, 2009;van Wesemael et al, 1995). The high susceptibility of soils of the Ruwer-Mosel valley to be eroded by raindrop impact due to the high silt content should be emphasized.…”

“…The main factors that lead to non-sustainable soil erosion rates are: i) steep slopes; ii) disturbances of the soil profile during the planting of vines (Follain et al, 2012;Johnson et al, 1987); iii) topsoil compaction and decreased soil porosity under heavy machinery wheel traffic (Biarnès et al, 2012;Ferrero et al, 2005); iv) high runoff discharges; and v) tillage practices in the inter-rows. The key factor to understand soil erosion rates in vineyards is anthropogenic activity as agricultural management can reduce or increase soil losses and change soil properties as was found in different regions and under different crops (Costa et al, 2015;Nyssen et al, 2015;Parras-Alcántara et al, 2015Wang et al, 2016).…”

High variability of soil erosion and hydrological processes in Mediterranean hillslope vineyards (Montes de Málaga, Spain)

“…Several authors confirmed that the pedological characteristics and human influences are directly connected with a high hydrological and soil erosion variabilities, which generate several intra-plot differences (Arnáez et al, 2007;Follain et al, 2012;Govers, 1985;Govers et al, 1994;Imeson and Lavee, 1998;Novara et al, 2013;Ortigosa and Lasanta 1984;Quiquerez et al, 2014;Ruiz-Sinoga andMartinez-Murillo, 2009a, 2009b). According to this, by using the Guelph permeameter, repeated steady rates and permeability rates were observed during almost all of the experiments, but at the same time the values were different in each of them.…”

Variación espacio-temporal de los procesos hidrológicos del suelo en viñedos con elevadas pendientes (Valle del Ruwer-Mosela, Alemania)

“…Esta elevada variabilidad de los procesos hidrológicos por causas antropogénicas y naturales con matices según el área de estudio (diversos tipos de suelos, ambientes climáticos distintos y prácticas agrícolas diferentes) ha sido confirmada en numerosos estudios en viñedos de España (Ortigosa Izquierdo y Lasanta Martínez, 1984;Martínez Murillo y Ruiz Sinoga, 2003;Arnáez et al, 2007;Casalí et al, 2009;Ramos et al, 2000;Rodrigo Comino y Senciales González, 2015;Prosdocimi et al, 2016b), Francia (Blavet et al, 2009;Paroissien et al, 2010;Follain et al, 2012;Chevigny et al, 2014;Quiquerez et al, 2014) o Italia (Biddoccu et al, 2013;Galati et al, 2015;Prosdocimi et al, 2016a).…”