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Sustainability using cover crops in Mediterranean tree crops, olives and vines – Challenges and current knowledge

G. Calero, J. Alfonso

2017.3.31Hungarian Geographical Bulletin

DOI: 10.15201/hungeobull.66.1.2

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Cover crops improve Mediterranean tree crop sustainability by reducing soil erosion and increasing biodiversity.

Abstract

I would highlight specially the contribution of projects AGL2015-65036-C3-1 and Vinedivers (Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness), P12-AGR-931 (Andalusian Government) and FEDER funds which are currently funding research on this subject in the laboratory of Soil Erosion at IAS-CSIC.

Citation format

CALERO, G.; ALFONSO, J. Sustainability using cover crops in mediterranean tree crops, olives and vines – challenges and current knowledge. Hungarian Geographical Bulletin, 2017, 66: 13–28.