Soil erosion in Mediterranean olive groves: a review
University of Córdoba · European Centre for Nature Conservation · +1 more institution
Abstract
Abstract. Olive groves are a defining feature of the Mediterranean landscape, economy, and culture. However, this keystone agroecosystem is under severe threat from soil erosion, a problem exacerbated by the region's unique topographic, climatic conditions and agricultural practices. Although soil erosion in olive groves has been extensively studied, significant uncertainties remain due to the high variability of scales and measurement methods. Knowledge gaps persist regarding the average soil loss rates and runoff coefficients as well as the effects of different management approaches and the influence of triggering factors on soil erosion rates. So far, an effort to quantify this effect on Mediterranean olive…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 57.46
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 66
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3Topics & keywords
- Mediterranean climate
- Erosion
- Surface runoff
- Soil conservation
- Agroecosystem
- Soil loss
- Agriculture
- Sustainability
- Zero hunger