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The influence of cover crops on soil water content at Research and Development Station for Viticulture and nology Blaj (Staţiunea de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Viticultură şi Vinificaţie Blaj SCDVV Blaj)
Article number
1418_17
Pages
135 – 142
Language
English
Abstract
This study was conducted at the Research Station for Viticulture and nology Blaj in Blaj, Alba County, Romania, focusing on the effects of different soil management methods on soil texture and moisture in vineyards.
In order to determine the soil humidity, there were compared three soil management soils methods: white clover cover culture (Trifolium repens), phacelia cover culture (Phacelia tanacetifolia) and conventional mechanical soil cultivation and three depth intervals (0-20, 20-40, 40-60 cm). Particle size analysis determined soil texture, while soil moisture content was measured using a standard drying method.
The study found significant differences in soil texture across the locations, with two types of soil, silt and sandy silt determined.
Soil moisture varied significantly, with the highest levels in silty soils compared to those sandy silty.
Cover crops can be grown between rows of vines without significantly affecting the water content of the soil on the same type of soil (silty or silty sandy). From a statistical point of view, as a result of competition in water of the main crop, there was an insignificant effect of cover crops compared to conventional management conventional tillage.
In order to determine the soil humidity, there were compared three soil management soils methods: white clover cover culture (Trifolium repens), phacelia cover culture (Phacelia tanacetifolia) and conventional mechanical soil cultivation and three depth intervals (0-20, 20-40, 40-60 cm). Particle size analysis determined soil texture, while soil moisture content was measured using a standard drying method.
The study found significant differences in soil texture across the locations, with two types of soil, silt and sandy silt determined.
Soil moisture varied significantly, with the highest levels in silty soils compared to those sandy silty.
Cover crops can be grown between rows of vines without significantly affecting the water content of the soil on the same type of soil (silty or silty sandy). From a statistical point of view, as a result of competition in water of the main crop, there was an insignificant effect of cover crops compared to conventional management conventional tillage.
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Authors
H.-S. Racoare, L.L. Tomoiaga, M. Comsa, M.D. Muntean, A.D. Sirbu, V. Botea, A.V. Florean, I. Giurcă
Keywords
cover crops, vineyards, soil, water content, climate change, ecological solutions
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