Effects of soil and climate in a table grape vineyard with cover crops. Irrigation management using sensors networks

Ciência e Técnica Vitivinícola

Sanchez Francisco¹  Ferrara Giuseppe²  Mazzeo Andrea²  Pérez-Pastor Alejandro³  Soto Fulgencio³  Torres Roque³  Domingo Rafael³  López Juan A.³ 

[1] Department of Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Technical University of Cartagena. Campus de la Muralla s/n;Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science. University of Bari;Division of Electronic Engineering and Systems. Technical University of Cartagena. Campus de la Muralla s/n;

关键词: water management;    vineyard;    living mulch;    wsn;   

DOI  :  10.1051/ctv/20173201072

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The use of mulches in vineyards and orchards is a traditional agricultural practice used with the aim of saving moisture, reducing weed growth and improving organic matter content in the soil. In table grape vineyards trained to overhead system in Puglia region (Southeastern Italy), plastic sheets covering the canopy are often used to either advance ripening or delay harvest. In this environment, the living mulches could contribute to the modification of the microclimate around the canopy below the plastic sheets. This condition has an influence on the climatic demand and on both the vegetative and productive activities, mainly in stages with a high evapotranspiration. However, the presence of living mulches could increase the demand of available water and nutrient resources and this could cause a lower yield. The aim of this study was to acquire a suitable knowledge to manage irrigation and verify the influences of living mulches on the vine by using wireless sensor networks to measure the vapor pressure deficit, soil water potential and content.

【 授权许可】

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