Carbon Sequestration, Plant Cover, and Soil Health: Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change.

ABSTRACT: Climate change, driven largely by increasing atmospheric CO₂ from fossil fuel combustion and soil carbon losses caused by unsustainable land use, threatens agricultural productivity and ecosystem services. Viticulture, developed mostly in Mediterranean and temperate regions, is particularly vulnerable by rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation, and soil degradation. Nevertheless, vineyards also offer opportunities to mitigate climate change by increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) and plant biomass. This review analyzes current scientific evidence on the impact of soil management practices in vineyards. Implementing strategies such as the use of cover crops, organic amendments, the incorporation of pruning residues, and reduced tillage can significantly contribute to carbon

SUBMITTER: Deis L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12694154 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature