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September 10, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Temporal response of belowground and aboveground organisms to microclimate changes in irrigated mediterranean vineyards

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EME. MelloulAirbus (France)MNMarine NicolasUniversité Paris CitéLRLéo RocherCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Implication

Observational analysis reveals changes in microclimate and soil organisms during irrigation, suggesting potential long-term ecological shifts.

Key Points

  • Irrigation reduced the abundance and activity of microorganisms and mesofauna, indicating potential ecological impacts.
  • Soil respiration and organic matter decomposition were notably affected, emphasizing interdependencies in ecosystem functions.
  • Randomised block design in vineyards enabled a controlled examination of the short-term effects of irrigation on two plots.
  • Long-term monitoring is crucial, as increased drought frequencies may amplify irrigation effects and alter community dynamics.

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Melloul et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d5ef54b1d3bfb60f8ccfhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-06257-6
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