How does habitat diversity affect ground-dwelling arthropods assemblages in Douro Demarcated Region terraced vineyards?

Carlos, Cristina; Gonçalves, Fátima; Crespo, Luís C; Zina, Vera; Oliveira, Irene; Crespí, António L.; Torres, Laura

doi:10.1007/s10841-019-00144-y

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“…Results from the DDR showed that the abundance of both soil-surface predators and omnivores was higher in adjacent vegetation than in vineyards, while that of detritivores was higher inside the vineyards (Carlos et al, 2019). In addition, it was found that during spring, the abundance of predators in vineyards decreased with the increasing distance from adjacent vegetation, pointing to the importance of these habitats as refuge and hibernation sites, from where predators colonize the vineyards (Gonçalves et al, 2018a).…”

Section: Habitat Conservation and Manipulationmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…In addition, it was found that during spring, the abundance of predators in vineyards decreased with the increasing distance from adjacent vegetation, pointing to the importance of these habitats as refuge and hibernation sites, from where predators colonize the vineyards (Gonçalves et al, 2018a). The abundance of detritivores (mainly Collembola) was relatively low in soils from adjacent vegetation and near the vineyard borders, probably due to the higher abundance of generalist predators in these places, which may also feed on them (Carlos et al, 2019). Concerning aerial arthropods, although a high abundance and richness of several beneficial groups (i.e.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…On the whole, eight classes of arthropods have been reported in the Douro Demarcated Region: Arachnida, Chilopoda, Diplopoda, Entognatha, Insecta, Malacostraca, Pauropoda, and Symphyla. Some of the identified species are Iberian endemism, specifically Castianeira badia ( Figure 1A), Eratigena bucculenta, E. feminea, E. montigena, Nemesia athiasi, Oecobius machadoi, Tegenaria ramblae, Zodarion alacre, and Z. duriense, from Araneae; Cataglyphis hispanica, C. iberica, and Aphaenogaster iberica ( Figure 1B) from Formicidae (Gonçalves et al, 2017;Carlos et al, 2019); Gluvia dorsalis from Solifugae ( Figure 1C) and Sciobia lusitanica from Gryllidae ( Figure 1D) (Gonçalves et al, 2018a). In the soil-surface, the arthropod assemblages which stood out for their abundance were the omnivores (Formicidae) and detritivores (mainly Collembola and Oribatid mites), followed by predators (mainly Araneae, Carabidae and Staphylinidae) and phytophagous (mainly Formicidae, Curculionidae and Gryllidae) (Gonçalves et al, 2017;Carlos et al, 2019).…”

Section: General Characterization Of the Arthropods Assemblage Identimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among the Formicidae, Aphaenogaster gibbosa, A. iberica, Messor barbarus, Pheidole pallidula (from Myrmicinae), Cataglyphis hispanica, C. iberica, Plagiolepis pygmaea (from Formicinae), and Tapinoma nigerrimum (from Dolichoderinae) were the most abundant species found in the soil-surface (Gonçalves et al, 2017;Carlos et al, 2019). The Formicidae family has an important role in ecosystems through their diverse ecological functions, mainly as biological regulators and ecosystem engineers (Ward, 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…During the harvest, other moths were sporadically observed infesting grape clusters, namely Ephestia unicolorella woodiella and Cadra figulilella (Carlos et al, 2013a). (Gonçalves et al, 2017;Carlos et al, 2019). The members of the Araneae are important predators that feed primarily on insects (Wise, 1993).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The functional agrobiodiversity in the Douro demarcated region viticulture: utopia or reality? Arthropods as a case-study – A review

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Aiming to reduce the losses of biodiversity and the degradation of associated ecosystem services, the United Nations established the 2011-2020 period as the UN Decade on Biodiversity. During this period, the countries involved compromised on implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, including the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The argument is that biological diversity underpins the functioning of ecosystems and the provision of services essential to human well-being, further contributing to economic development and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The purpose of this review is to present results of research and academic works carried out over several years in the Douro Demarcated Region in the field of functional agrobiodiversity, understood as the part of ecosystem biodiversity that provides ecosystem services, which support sustainable agricultural production and can also bring benefits to the regional and global environment and to society as a whole. Such studies specifically aimed to contribute knowledge about the diversity of arthropods in the vineyard ecosystem and about practices that can increase their abundance, diversity and services provided. In this context, a general characterization of the arthropod community identified in the vineyard ecosystem is conducted, complemented by information on the role played, by the taxonomic groups identified. The importance of increasing arthropod populations, the vegetation of vineyard slopes, and the existence of shrubs, forests and hedgerows next to the vineyards is discussed. The fundamental role of soil management practices is also referred, namely that of ground cover and the application of compost from winery wastes in the abundance and diversity of these organisms populations. Finally, bearing in mind the importance of the use of this information by vine growers, the measures taken for its dissemination are also presented.

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Section: Habitat Conservation and Manipulationmentioning

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Section: Habitat Conservation and Manipulationmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: General Characterization Of the Arthropods Assemblage Identimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: General Characterization Of the Arthropods Assemblage Identimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: General Characterization Of the Arthropods Assemblage Identimentioning

confidence: 99%

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What is the extension of bench terrace construction for forest plantations? The case of North Central Portugal

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Over the last decades, the establishment of new fast‐growing forest plantations has been prospering. Although the European continent has the lowest share worldwide of forest plantations out of its total forest area, the Portuguese reality contrasts this. Since the last century, eucalypt plantations have increased widely in Portugal, and nowadays, it represents 36% of the total country's forests. Consequently, the soils of these plantations are commonly targeted with intensive soil mobilization by heavy machinery before planting, which in the case of sloped areas, frequently results in bench terracing. This study aims to quantify the widespread bench terracing implementation over the last 20 years in the Caramulo Mountains in north central Portugal. To do so, an analysis of satellite imagery was performed with Google Earth Pro, which allowed determining the coverage of forest areas where new terraces have been implemented, and their respective temporal dynamics. These results were then compared with additional spatiotemporal databases on land cover, topography, and bedrock, in order to understand the drivers of terrace implementation. Till date, 15% of the forest area in the mountains of Caramulo is under terraces, and over the last 20 years, the construction rate of new terraced land decreased in time, from 4% between 2000 and 2004 to 2% between 2015 and 2019. Among the two bedrock types existent in the area, terracing was found nearly exclusive over schist bedrock type (97%), while few areas were implemented over granites (3%). Their distribution was found limited above 30° of slope angle while 39% were found implemented below 15° of slope angle, conflicting with literature recommendations. Terracing was also found to be a driver of land cover change in 12% of the newly constructed terraces, whereas 8% were constructed over previous pine plantations and 4% on shrublands. This study allowed identifying several knowledge gaps associated with terracing implementation. Therefore, the authors of this work suggest a multidisciplinary approach when planning new terraces for a better assessment of the benefits and impacts of such land management practices.

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A meta-analysis of the ecotoxicological impact of viticultural practices on soil biodiversity

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How does habitat diversity affect ground-dwelling arthropods assemblages in Douro Demarcated Region terraced vineyards?

Cited by 10 publications

References 39 publications

The functional agrobiodiversity in the Douro demarcated region viticulture: utopia or reality? Arthropods as a case-study – A review

The functional agrobiodiversity in the Douro demarcated region viticulture: utopia or reality? Arthropods as a case-study – A review

What is the extension of bench terrace construction for forest plantations? The case of North Central Portugal

A meta-analysis of the ecotoxicological impact of viticultural practices on soil biodiversity

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