Reducing tillage in cultivated fields increases earthworm functional diversity

Pelosi, Céline; Pey, Benjamin; Hedde, Mickaël; Caro, Gaël; Capowiez, Yvan; Guernion, Muriel; Peigné, Joséphine; Piron, Denis; Bertrand, Michel; Cluzeau, Daniel

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“…include weeds [31], pollinators (e.g., [73]), pasture vegetation [33], soil macrofauna [34], and soil microbes [35]. Most work connecting species-based (rather than functional trait-based) measures of biodiversity to agroecosystem services focuses on pollination (e.g., [32]) and pest control (e.g., [33,34]); however, most research using traits has focused on the plant trophic level, such as intercropping (see [36] for a framework for bird traits, although this framework has not been thoroughly tested; Box 2).…”

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“…Most work connecting species-based (rather than functional trait-based) measures of biodiversity to agroecosystem services focuses on pollination (e.g., [32]) and pest control (e.g., [33,34]); however, most research using traits has focused on the plant trophic level, such as intercropping (see [36] for a framework for bird traits, although this framework has not been thoroughly tested; Box 2). Research on the contribution of intercropping to productivity has largely focused on functional group classifications [29].…”

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Functional traits in agriculture: agrobiodiversity and ecosystem services

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Functional traits in agriculture: agrobiodiversity and ecosystem services

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“…Functional diversity responds differently to changes in land use and management than other measures, particularly the traditional ones showing that conserving other diversity components (such as species number or abundance) will not necessarily conserve functional diversity (Bennett et al, 2014;Katovai et al, 2012;Van Capelle et al, 2012). In some cases measures of functional diversity or trait-based approach responded more precisely than other measures (Dengler et al, 2014;Pelosi et al, 2014), suggesting that this approach can potentially better predict the impacts, although other corroborative studies are needed.…”

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“…Overall, land use intensification such as tillage, mowing, use of tracked mowers and increased nitrogen deposition had negative impact on functional diversity of different organisms (Pelosi et al, 2014;Lilleskov et al, 2011;Krause and Culmsee, 2013). While there is a relative consensus that reducing the land use intensification may contribute to maintain functional diversity, land abandonment also seems to have negative impacts (Fontana et al, 2014).…”

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“…Measures of functional diversity are based on functional traits, i.e. characteristics of species that can be measured at individual level and are related to species growth, reproduction and survival (Pérez-Harguindeguy et al, 2013;Cornelissen et al, 2003). The trait-based approach is closely related to the niche models: different species complement each other by raising efficiency of processes, while similar species substitute each other by raising ecosystem resilience (MacArthur, 1972;Blüthgen, 2011).…”

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An overview of the applicability of functional diversity in Biological Conservation

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Functional diversity is increasingly pointed as a useful approach to reach Biological Conservation goals. Here, we provide an overview of the functional diversity approach status in the Biological Conservation field. We sought for peer-reviewed papers published over a period of twenty years (from 1994 to 2014). First we used the general topic "functional diversity" and then refined our search using the key-word "conservation". We have identified the conservation strategies addressed, the organism studied, and the continent of study site in each paper. Thirteen classes of conservation strategies were identified. Plants were the most commonly studied organism group and most study-sites were located in Europe. The functional diversity approach was introduced in the Biological Conservation field in the early 2000's and its inclusion in conservation strategies is broadly advised. However, the number of papers that operationalise such inclusion by developing models and systems is still low. Functional diversity responds differently and eventually better than other measures to changes in land use and management, which suggests that this approach can potentially better predict the impacts. More studies are needed to corroborate this hypothesis. We pointed out knowledge gaps regarding identification of the responses for functional diversity about urban impacts and in research on the level of management intensity of land needed to maintain functional diversity. We recommend the use of functional diversity measures to find ecological indicators. Future studies should focus on the development of functional diversity measures of other taxa beyond plants as well as test hypothesis in tropical ecosystems.Keywords: biodiversity assessments, biodiversity measures, conservation strategies, ecosystem functioning, trait-based approach. Uma visão geral sobre a aplicabilidade da diversidade funcional na Conservação Biológica ResumoA diversidade funcional é crescentemente apontada como uma abordagem útil para alcançar os objetivos da Conservação Biológica. Neste artigo, nós mostramos uma visão geral do status desta abordagem no campo da Conservação Biológica. Nós buscamos por artigos revisados por pares publicados ao longo de vinte anos (desde 1994 até 2014) usando, primeiramente, o tópico geral "functional diversity" e em seguida, refinamos a pesquisa com a palavra-chave "conservation". Identificamos a estratégia de conservação abordada, o organismo estudado e o continente da área de estudo de cada artigo. Treze classes de estratégias de conservação foram identificadas. As plantas foram o grupo de organismos mais amplamente estudado e a maior parte das áreas de estudo estavam localizadas no continente europeu. A abordagem da diversidade funcional entrou no campo da Conservação Biológica no início dos anos 2000 e sua inclusão nas estratégias de conservação é amplamente recomendada. Entretanto, o número de artigos que operacionalizam tal inclusão ainda é pequeno. A diversidade funcional responde diferentemente e, eventualmente,...

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Visual assessment of the impact of agricultural management practices on soil quality

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The intensification of agricultural practices to increase food and feed outputs is a pressing challenge causing deterioration of soil quality and soil functions. Such a challenge demands provision of empirical evidence to provide context‐sensitive guidance on agricultural management practices (AMPs) that may enhance soil quality. The objectives of this study are to identify the most promising AMPs (and their combinations) applied by farmers with the most positive effects on soil quality and to evaluate the sensitivity of the soil quality indicators to the applied AMPs. The effect of selected AMPs on soil quality was assessed using a visual soil assessment tool in a total of 138 pairs of plots spread across 14 study site areas in Europe and China covering representative pedo‐climatic zones. The inventory and scoring of soil quality were conducted together with landowners. Results show that 104 pairs show a positive effect of AMPs on soil quality. Higher effects of the AMPs were observed in lower fertile soils (i.e., Podzols and Calcisols) as opposed to higher fertile soils (i.e., Luvisols and Fluvisols). For the single use applications, the AMPs with positive effects were crop rotation; manuring, composting, and no‐tillage; followed by organic agriculture and residue maintenance. Cluster analysis showed that the most promising combinations of AMPs with the most positive effects on soil quality are composed of crop rotation, mulching, and min‐till. The agreement between scientific skills and empirical knowledge in the field identified by the farmers confirm our findings and ensures their applicability.

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Reducing tillage in cultivated fields increases earthworm functional diversity

Cited by 82 publications

References 38 publications

Functional traits in agriculture: agrobiodiversity and ecosystem services

Functional traits in agriculture: agrobiodiversity and ecosystem services

An overview of the applicability of functional diversity in Biological Conservation

Visual assessment of the impact of agricultural management practices on soil quality

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