Traditional land-use planning models have proven inadequate to address contemporary
issues in sustainable development and protection governance. In recent years, new …

There is limited data regarding the specific problems faced by organic fruit growers when
dealing with plant protection, particularly at a European Union level, though some general …

The impact of living mulches established with three officinal plants (Alchemilla vulgaris,
Fragaria vesca and Mentha x piperita) on the soil bacterial microbiome and activity, the …

This article assesses the use of under-vine living mulches in Mediterranean vineyards
characterized by limited water resources, one of the reasons why this agronomic practice is …

In high-density olive orchards, weed control along the row is pivotal to avoid the competition
between the young trees and the weeds to promote a strong vegetative growth of the olives …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of strawberry cultivation in the
use of PH regulators, synthetic and organic fertilisers, mulching practices, and the use of …

A trial assessing the suitability of multifunctional living mulch to maintain the soil and reduce
weed infestation was carried out in an organic apple orchard in the years of 2019-2020 …

Soil is acknowledged as a limited resource, which determines crop productivity and
ecosystem sustainability. Microorganisms form an integral part of soil, contributing to soil …

We analysed the effects of black geotextile inter-row mulch, grass mulch and clean tillage as
a control on the microclimate, anthocyanin components and fruit quality of 'Xinyu'table grape …

In response to Lebanon's 2019 economic crisis, agricultural activities intensified to enhance
national food security, with implications for soil health. We investigated soil management …