Ecological theory suggests that biodiversity has a positive and stabilizing effect on the
delivery of ecosystem services. Yet, the impacts of increasing the diversity of cultivated crop …

In this study we review the state of the art of different physiologically-based water-saving
irrigation strategies and methods used to improve productive water use efficiency (WUE …

Microorganisms play a key role in nutrient cycling in agriculture and can contribute to
improve soil quality and enhance crop production. Thus, there is a need to identify the most …

Rice is a staple food for half of the human population, but the effects of diversification on
yields, economy, biodiversity and ecosystem services have not been synthesized. Here we …

Currently, the wine industry has gained great relevance worldwide. At the same time, the
sustainability of the business activity has positioned itself as one of the main challenges to …

Vineyards are experiencing strong expansion and management intensification worldwide,
especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate, which are often characterized by a high …

Understanding the relationships among multiple land use functions (LUFs) is crucial for land-
based spatial planning that can guide targeted land use policy-making in complex socio …

Cover crops are considered to be beneficial for multiple ecosystem services, and they have
been widely promoted through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the EU and Farm …

Vineyards are usually cultivated in soils characterised by low soil organic carbon (SOC)
content and have high risks of soil erosion and degradation. Increasing SOC stocks in these …

Organic farming is a promising but still debated option to ensure sustainable agriculture.
However, whether organic farming fosters synergies or mitigates tradeoffs between …