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View article: Pasture Floristic Composition as an Indicator of Soil pH Correction and Sheep Stocking Rate in Montado Ecosystem
Pasture Floristic Composition as an Indicator of Soil pH Correction and Sheep Stocking Rate in Montado Ecosystem Open
The application of dolomitic limestone is a recommended practice for improving pastures established on acidic soils. On the other hand, pasture availability should determine the adjustment of the biotic load. The aim of this study is to ev…
View article: A Simple Aridity Index to Monitor Vineyard Health: Evaluating the De Martonne Index in the Iberian Peninsula
A Simple Aridity Index to Monitor Vineyard Health: Evaluating the De Martonne Index in the Iberian Peninsula Open
Viticulture in the Iberian Peninsula is increasingly threatened by climate change, particularly rising temperatures and prolonged droughts. This study evaluates the ability of the De Martonne Index (DMI), a simple climatic aridity index ba…
View article: Estimation of pasture dry matter: comparative study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster probe
Estimation of pasture dry matter: comparative study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster probe Open
View article: Crude protein as indicator of pasture productivity and quality: Validation of two proximal sensors
Crude protein as indicator of pasture productivity and quality: Validation of two proximal sensors Open
View article: Spatial–Temporal Dynamics of Vegetation Indices in Response to Drought Across Two Traditional Olive Orchard Regions in the Iberian Peninsula
Spatial–Temporal Dynamics of Vegetation Indices in Response to Drought Across Two Traditional Olive Orchard Regions in the Iberian Peninsula Open
This study investigates the spatial–temporal dynamics of vegetation indices in olive orchards across two traditionally rainfed regions of the Iberian Peninsula, namely the “Trás-os-Montes” (TM) agrarian region in Portugal and the Badajoz (…
View article: Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Stocking Methods and Dolomitic Limestone Application
Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Stocking Methods and Dolomitic Limestone Application Open
The objective of this study was to determine how application of dolomitic limestone and stocking methods (continuous stocking or deferred stocking) affect the soil compaction, sheep grazing location, height, and nutritional value of pastur…
View article: Monitorización hidrológica de las lagunas peridunares de los mantos eólicos de Doñana en el periodo 2020-2023
Monitorización hidrológica de las lagunas peridunares de los mantos eólicos de Doñana en el periodo 2020-2023 Open
En este estudio se presenta una síntesis de los resultados de la monitorización hidrológica de 5 lagunas peridunares de la Reserva Biológica de Doñana durante el período 2020-2023. Los datos de nivel y temperatura derivan del registro de s…
View article: Crude Protein as an Indicator of Pasture Availability and Quality: A Validation of Two Complementary Sensors
Crude Protein as an Indicator of Pasture Availability and Quality: A Validation of Two Complementary Sensors Open
This study evaluated the possibility of using two complementary electronic sensors (rising plate meter (RPM) and active optical sensor (AOS)) to obtain a global indicator, pasture crude protein (CP) in kg ha−1. This parameter simultaneousl…
View article: Estimation of Dry Matter Yield in Mediterranean Pastures: Comparative Study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster II Probe
Estimation of Dry Matter Yield in Mediterranean Pastures: Comparative Study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster II Probe Open
This study evaluates two expedient electronic sensors, a rising plate meter (RPM) and a “Grassmaster II” capacitance probe (GMII), to estimate pasture dry matter (DM, in kg ha−1). The sampling process consisted of sensor measurements, foll…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Water Resources in the Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura, Southwestern Spain
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Water Resources in the Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura, Southwestern Spain Open
The increasing variability of precipitation, higher temperatures, and recurring droughts in the semi-arid regions due to climate change are leading to increased aridity, resulting in scarcer water resources for crops. The present study aim…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Water Resources in the Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura, Southwestern Spain
Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Water Resources in the Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura, Southwestern Spain Open
The increasing variability of precipitation, higher temperatures and recurring droughts in the semi-arid regions due to climate change are leading to increased aridity, resulting in scarcer water resources for crops. The present study aime…
View article: Assessing Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Evaporation and Transpiration in Vineyards Using SIMDualKc Simulation Model with Measured Wet Fraction
Assessing Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Evaporation and Transpiration in Vineyards Using SIMDualKc Simulation Model with Measured Wet Fraction Open
Irrigation efficiency is important for the environment and the economy. SIMDualKc has been effectively used to calculate evaporation and transpiration separately in vineyards for different irrigation strategies, but not to analyze the impa…
View article: Technological Upgrade of a Vicon RS-EDW Spreader: Development of a Microcontroller for Variable Rate Application
Technological Upgrade of a Vicon RS-EDW Spreader: Development of a Microcontroller for Variable Rate Application Open
Over the last two decades, a considerable amount of equipment has been acquired (spreaders, seeders, sprayers, among others) to respond to the challenges of the precision agriculture (PA) concept. Most of this equipment has been purchased …
View article: Technological Upgrade of a Vicon RS-EDW Spreader: Development of a Microcontroller for Variable Rate Application
Technological Upgrade of a Vicon RS-EDW Spreader: Development of a Microcontroller for Variable Rate Application Open
Over the last two decades, a considerable amount of equipment has been acquired (spreaders, seeders, sprayers, among others) to respond to the challenges of Precision Agriculture (PA) concept. Most of this equipment has been purchased at a…
View article: Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Grazing Systems and Soil Amendment
Sustainable Intensification of the Montado Ecosystem: Evaluation of Sheep Grazing Systems and Soil Amendment Open
The objective of this study was to determine how application with dolomitic limestone and grazing type (continuous or deferred) affect sheep grazing location and feed preference when the pasture growth rate is maximum. A 4ha field was divi…
View article: Technical Feasibility Analysis of Advanced Monitoring with a Thermal Camera on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Pressure Chamber for Water Status in Vineyards
Technical Feasibility Analysis of Advanced Monitoring with a Thermal Camera on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Pressure Chamber for Water Status in Vineyards Open
Water is a limiting factor and to adopt the most appropriate agronomic strategy it is necessary to know the water status. The objective is (i) analysing of the influence of different agronomic treatments on canopy temperature in vineyards …
View article: Rasch Model-Based Zone Delineation for Olive Orchard Management.
Rasch Model-Based Zone Delineation for Olive Orchard Management. Open
Delineation of management zones in an olive orchard located in Badajoz, southwestern Spain was performed using the Rasch model. The objective was to obtain objective measures of production potential based on nine soil properties: soil appa…
View article: Analysis of the optimal temperatures for the synthesis of carbohydrates during the productive period of the olive tree in the olive-growing areas of Extremadura, Spain.
Analysis of the optimal temperatures for the synthesis of carbohydrates during the productive period of the olive tree in the olive-growing areas of Extremadura, Spain. Open
Climate is considered one of the most influential factors in vegetative development, formation and quality of fruits. The study based on bioclimatic indices and the orography of a territory makes it possible to evaluate its suitability for…
View article: Characterization of Evapotranspiration and effective precipitation in the Olive Areas of Extremadura, Spain. (1990-2021)
Characterization of Evapotranspiration and effective precipitation in the Olive Areas of Extremadura, Spain. (1990-2021) Open
The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is one of the main woody perennial crops in Europe, especially in the Mediterranean area. The area dedicated to olive cultivation in the European Union (EU) has increased in the last decade, reaching 4.6 m…
View article: Temperature trends  in olive growing season in producing areas of Extremadura (Spain)
Temperature trends  in olive growing season in producing areas of Extremadura (Spain) Open
The olive tree is mainly cultivated in the temperate zones of the Mediterranean area. Temperature is the main factor to evaluate the climatic suitability for olive cultivation. The study of the spatial and temporal variations of temperatur…
View article: Spatial analysis of the annual and seasonal aridity trends in the Main Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura (southwestern Spain)
Spatial analysis of the annual and seasonal aridity trends in the Main Olive-Growing Areas of Extremadura (southwestern Spain) Open
Understanding drought, or wetness, conditions is essential not only for the rational use of water resources but also for explaining landscape and ecological characteristics. Climate change is expected to lead to an increase in aridity in m…
View article: Temporal Stability of Management Zone Patterns: Case Study with Contact and Non-Contact Soil Electrical Conductivity Sensors in Dryland Pastures
Temporal Stability of Management Zone Patterns: Case Study with Contact and Non-Contact Soil Electrical Conductivity Sensors in Dryland Pastures Open
Precision agriculture (PA) intends to validate technological tools that capture soil and crop spatial variability, which constitute the basis for the establishment of differentiated management zones (MZs). Soil apparent electrical conducti…
View article: Using a Non-Contact Sensor to Delineate Management Zones in Vineyards and Validation with the Rasch Model
Using a Non-Contact Sensor to Delineate Management Zones in Vineyards and Validation with the Rasch Model Open
The production of high-quality wines is one of the primary goals of modern oenology. In this regard, it is known that the potential quality of a wine begins to be determined in the vineyard, where the quality of the grape, initially, and l…
View article: Using a Non-contact Sensor to Delineate Management Zones in Vineyards and Validation with the Rasch Model
Using a Non-contact Sensor to Delineate Management Zones in Vineyards and Validation with the Rasch Model Open
The production of high-quality wines is one of the primary goals of modern oenology. In this regard, it is known that the potential quality of a wine begins to be determined in the vineyard, where the quality of the grape, initially, and l…
View article: Definition and Validation of Vineyard Management Zones Based on Soil Apparent Electrical Conductivity and Altimetric Survey
Definition and Validation of Vineyard Management Zones Based on Soil Apparent Electrical Conductivity and Altimetric Survey Open
In the current context of increasing costs of production factors, it is essential to optimize the management of available resources, seeking to incorporate technologies that improve knowledge of the variables involved in the agronomic prod…
View article: Impact of Deferred Versus Continuous Sheep Grazing on Soil Compaction in the Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem
Impact of Deferred Versus Continuous Sheep Grazing on Soil Compaction in the Mediterranean Montado Ecosystem Open
Deferred grazing (DG) consists in adapting the number of animals and the number of days grazed to the availability of pasture. Compared to continuous grazing (CG), which is based on a permanent and low stocking rate, DG is a management str…
View article: Future Scenarios for Aridity under Conditions of Global Climate Change in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain
Future Scenarios for Aridity under Conditions of Global Climate Change in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain Open
Aridity conditions in semi-arid lands with warm climates are key variables that must be assessed to properly manage water and plan to minimise the threat of desertification. This study analyses the spatial distribution of aridity in Extrem…
View article: Sensing and Mapping the Effects of Cow Trampling on the Soil Compaction of the Montado Mediterranean Ecosystem
Sensing and Mapping the Effects of Cow Trampling on the Soil Compaction of the Montado Mediterranean Ecosystem Open
The economic and environmental sustainability of extensive livestock production systems requires the optimisation of soil management, pasture production and animal grazing. Soil compaction is generally viewed as an indicator of soil degrad…
View article: Spatial Analysis of Aridity during Grapevine Growth Stages in Extremadura (Southwest Spain)
Spatial Analysis of Aridity during Grapevine Growth Stages in Extremadura (Southwest Spain) Open
Aridity is a key determinant of agriculture worldwide due to rising temperatures, rainfall variability, and drought frequency and intensity, amongst other factors. The De Martonne aridity index is particularly useful to evaluate the spatia…
View article: Future Scenarios for Viticultural Suitability under Conditions of Global Climate Change in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain
Future Scenarios for Viticultural Suitability under Conditions of Global Climate Change in Extremadura, Southwestern Spain Open
Weather condition is the main factor affecting winegrape production. Therefore, it is necessary to study the expected consequences of climate change on vineyards to anticipate adaptation strategies. To analyse how viticulture in Extremadur…