Soil health is a term used to describe the general state or quality of soil, and in an
agroecosystem, soil health can be defined as the ability of the soil to respond to agricultural …

Abstract Service crops are crops grown with the aim of providing non-marketed ecosystem
services, ie differing from food, fiber and fuel production. Vineyard soils face various …

In the effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to food, health,
water, and climate, an increase in pressure on land is highly likely. To avoid further land …

Soil erosion is a serious ecological and environmental problem, and the main cause of land
degradation in many ecosystems at global scale. Detachment of soil particles by raindrop …

This work seeks to synthesise the knowledge on the use of cover crops in vineyards in the
last 20 years, emphasising on the one hand, soil characteristics such as nutrition, organic …

Soil erosion is a multifactor threat to crop production and the environment. Most studies on
soil erosion characterization have not focused on soil nutrient loss associated with erosion …

Humankind faces the need to achieve sustainable agriculture production, meanwhile
increasing crop yields and reducing soil and water losses. Soil conservation through …

Nitrogen (N) is one of the most important nutrients for plant growth. However, improper
management of N fertilization in agriculture has led to a large amount of nitrate leaching …

Although soil erosion in vineyards is key to understanding the sustainability of agricultural
management, there is not a worldwide definitive state-of-the-art review. It is accepted that …

Soil erosion is a natural process; it adversely impacts natural resources, agricultural
activities, ecological systems, and environmental quality as it degrades landscapes and …