Functional diversity of the above-ground fungal community under long-term integrated, organic and biodynamic Vineyard Management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sustainable agriculture increasingly emphasizes the importance of microbial communities in influencing plant health and productivity. In viticulture, understanding the impact of management practices on fungal communities is critical, given their role in disease dynamics, grape and wine quality. This study investigates the effects of integrated, organic, and biodynamic management practices on the diversity and function of fungal communities in a vineyard located in Geisenheim, Germany, focusing on above-ground parts such as bark, leaves, and grapes.

Results

Our findings indicate that while overall fungal species richness did not significantly differ among management systems across various compartments, the composition of these communities was distinctly influenced

SUBMITTER: Steng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575106 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature