Effects of vineyard management on biodiversity at three trophic levels

Bruggisser, Odile T.; Schmidt‐Entling, Martin H.; Bacher, Sven

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2010.03.034

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“…In this research, spiders were most abundant at the site OP, especially in zone C (pastures and meadows at wood vicinity) as suggested by Isaia et al (2006). Bruggisser et al (2010) reported that spider and plant richness was not higher in organic compared to conventional farming. The main reason for spider dominance is probably their broader diet and their ability to survive a long period without prey (Costello & Daane, 1999).…”

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The role of ecological infrastructure on beneficial arthropods in vineyards

Franin

Barić

Kuštera

2016

Span. j. agric. res.

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Weeds and non-cultivated plants have a great impact on abundance and diversity of beneficial arthropods in agriculture. The main aim of this work was to study the influence of the ecological infrastructure (meadows and weedy margins) on the arthropod composition in vineyard surrounding landscape. Research was carried out from May to October during three years. Sampling took place in the ecological infrastructure of three differently managed vineyards (organic, integrated and extensive). Three zones were chosen in each vineyard (3 m, 10 m, and 30 m from the edge of the vineyard). Samples were taken using a standardised sweep net method. In total, we captured 6032 spiders and 1309 insects belonging to 4 orders and 10 families. Arthropod fauna was numerically dominated by Aranea (82.1%); among insects, Coleoptera was the most abundant taxonomic group (10.6%); Neuroptera showed the lowest value (0.88%). Significant differences were found between sites and zones. Organic vineyard showed the highest abundance of arthropods (92.41% were spiders) and in the integrated vineyard there was a 23% of insects. Both the highest abundance of arthropods and the highest Shannon Index value (2.46) was found 3 m away from the edge of the vineyard. Results showed that spiders were the dominant arthropods and ladybugs the dominant insects. Weedy strips near the edge of the vineyard contained a high number of insects and spiders. Our results support the importance of weedy margins in enhancing the population of arthropods as well as in biodiversity promotion. Well-managed field margins could play important role in biological control of vineyard pests.

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The role of ecological infrastructure on beneficial arthropods in vineyards

Franin

Barić

Kuštera

2016

Span. j. agric. res.

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“…The type and pressure of management practices in vineyards strongly determine the vegetation structure of these habitats. Indeed, anthropogenic disturbance has been indicated as one of the main driving forces controlling both functional and taxonomic aspects of biodiversity in vineyards (Bruggisser et al, 2010;Trivellone et al, 2012). In Swiss vineyards, ecological direct payments (subsidies) to promote a high level of biodiversity are only granted to vine-growers that satisfy a number of ecological requirements (Swiss Federal Ordinance on Direct Payments in Agriculture, OPD of 23 October 2013).…”

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Indicators for taxonomic and functional aspects of biodiversity in the vineyard agroecosystem of Southern Switzerland

Trivellone

Schoenenberger

Bellosi

et al. 2014

Biological Conservation

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a b s t r a c tIt is widely accepted that the concept of biodiversity embraces two essential and complementary components: taxonomic and functional diversity. Our goal is to produce a list of plant species predictive of high taxonomic and functional biodiversity values and discuss their use within biodiversity monitoring programmes. We selected a representative sample of 48 vineyard areas from Southern Switzerland, and vegetation from the ground cover was sampled from within a total of 120 sampling plots. We considered ten widely used functional traits and selected six taxonomic and functional indices. We applied a two-step analysis: (i) using Threshold Indicator Taxa Analysis (TITAN) based on the above mentioned biodiversity indices, we defined 3 groups of sampling plots with low (L), medium (M) and high (H) biodiversity values; (ii) using the Indicator Value analysis, we identify indicator species that are significantly associated with the above-mentioned groups and their combinations. In total, 259 vascular plants were identified across the sampling plots. As a whole, 52 species were significant indicators for groups with high and mid-to-high biodiversity values. Out of all indicator species, 24 (46%) were exclusively selected by functional biodiversity indices whereas only 10 (19%) were associated with taxonomic indices. Eighteen (35% of the total) species were selected by both types of indices. We point out that indicator species associated with two different aspects of biodiversity show a high degree of complementarity. Our results emphasize the need to consider functional aspects of biodiversity in diversity-conservation strategies when the objectives are to preserve both taxonomic diversity and ecosystem functioning.

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“…Principal goals of vineyard floor management include weed management, soil conservation and improvement, soil nutrient and water management, enhanced biodiversity for pest management, refugia for beneficial insects, and diminished resource availability (i.e., nutrients, water) to control vine vigor (Celette et al 2005, Jacometti et al 2007a, Baumgartner et al 2005, Steenwerth and Belina 2008a, Brugisser et al 2010, Ripoche et al 2010. These aspects are important to vine growth, and therefore vineyard floor management has implications for wine quality (Nauleau 1997, Afonso et al 2003, Wheeler et al 2005, Nazrala 2008).…”

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Influence of Floor Management Technique on Grapevine Growth, Disease Pressure, and Juice and Wine Composition: A Review

Guerra¹,

Steenwerth²

2011

Am. J. Enol. Vitic.

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Vineyard floor management has multiple goals that encompass improving weed management and soil conservation, reducing soil resource availability to control vine vigor, and influencing desirable aspects in wine quality. This review addresses the effects of cultivation, weed control, cover crops, and mulch on vine growth and balance, disease pressure, yield, and juice and wine quality in many growing regions (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, and the western United States); offers recommendations for practical use; and highlights research needs. In the last decade, more literature has been published on mulching and cover cropping than on cultivation and herbicide use, suggesting stronger interest in cover cropping and mulching practices for vineyards. Cover crops have the potential to improve soil and vine health, can be adapted to many climates and soils, and may influence vine vigor by adjusting parameters such as the length of their growth period, coverage of the vineyard floor, and aggressiveness. Cover crops increased juice soluble solids, anthocyanins, and other phenolic components and decreased titratable acidity and pH. They were associated with red wines judged superior to those issued from non-cover-cropped vines. Use of organic mulches resulted in improved vine balance, soil water content, and friability, increased yields, and reduced pathogen and pest pressure. Plastic and fabric mulches remain impractical due to high installation cost. Application of newer techniques such as flame weeding or soil steaming is limited due to difficulty in targeting the appropriate stage of weed growth and limited susceptibility of some weed species to these techniques. Research needs include development of multiyear, multidisciplinary studies that use a mechanistic approach to link management practices to soil processes, grapevine responses, grape and wine composition, and sensory characteristics.

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Effects of vineyard management on biodiversity at three trophic levels

Cited by 154 publications

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The role of ecological infrastructure on beneficial arthropods in vineyards

The role of ecological infrastructure on beneficial arthropods in vineyards

Indicators for taxonomic and functional aspects of biodiversity in the vineyard agroecosystem of Southern Switzerland

Influence of Floor Management Technique on Grapevine Growth, Disease Pressure, and Juice and Wine Composition: A Review

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