A5079480342- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Historical and socio-economic studies of Spain and related regions
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Urbanism, Landscape, and Tourism Studies
- Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Plant and soil sciences
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Forest ecology and management
- Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
Universitat de Lleida
2012-2025
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
2021
Centre for Research on Ecology and Forestry Applications
2020
Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia
2020
Universidad de Sevilla
2020
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2020
Instituto Pirenaico de Ecología
1987-2011
Abstract Aims Understanding fine‐grain diversity patterns across large spatial extents is fundamental for macroecological research and biodiversity conservation. Using the GrassPlot database, we provide benchmarks of richness values Palaearctic open habitats vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens complete vegetation (i.e., sum former three groups). Location biogeographic realm. Methods We used 126,524 plots eight standard grain sizes from database: 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 100 1,000 m...
Abstract Green roofs are nature-based solutions that allow greenery to be integrated into the building envelope, making it possible re-nature cities while providing multiple benefits. However, whether green a source or sink of pollution in urban environment is still controversy. One causes deterioration quality runoff water from substrate. based on rock mineral wool (RMW) growing media require thinner substrate layers can even substrate-less. In present study, four roof systems RMW have been...
The optimization of milk production includes a rational use forages, respect for the environment and offers best quality to consumers. Milk based on grass forages produces healthier it is widely spread throughout Atlantic arc maximize yield per hectare. However, mode offering can have major influence composition. aim this study was evaluate effect supply (grazing, zero-grazing or ensiling) dairy cows' performance, with particular reference fatty acids fat-soluble antioxidants concentration....
Persistence is a critical component of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) crop yield. Our objective was to determine the effect seeding rate on persistence, yield, and yield components how they evolved over time in irrigated areas with long growing seasons. Two cultivars were seeded at four rates (10, 20, 30, 40 kg ha −1 ), three consecutive experiments, evaluated 3‐yr period provide total data for nine location years. Seed 10 [8.75 pure live seed (PLS)] produced dry matter (DM) yields between...
In semi-natural mountain meadows, yield and forage quality must be reconciled with plant biodiversity conservation. This study was performed to analyze the relationships between these three parameters. To quantify pastoral value (PV), phytosociological inventories were in 104 meadows Central Spanish Pyrenees included Natura 2000 network. Forage yields calculated samples analyzed for relative feed (RFV). We identified two main types of meadows: (i) those that had “more intensive management,”...
The 11th Conference of the Spanish Association Terrestrial Ecology, held in Pamplona, Spain, on 6–10 May 2013, included a symposium alpine ecological research Iberian Peninsula. This session offered an excellent opportunity to assess state and progress ecology this region, identify knowledge gaps, discuss further directions for research. ecosystems are biodiversity hotspots have traditionally contributed sustaining rural livelihoods. Today, these subjected large changes land uses, including...
Potassium fertilization recommendations for alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) vary depending on the area of production, soil levels, and crop management. The objectives this study were to determine impact K irrigated yield, yield components, exchangeable (K e ) values in a Mediterranean climate. A field experiment was conducted during period 4 yr (2002–2006) Spain, with moderate levels (161 mg kg −1 ). treatments applied five annual rates (0, 100, 200, 300, 400 ha Total 4‐yr dry matter (DM)...
Abstract Questions Does grazing management shape the proportion of plant guilds (grasses, legumes, forbs and sedges) in mountain grasslands? Which properties have greatest effect on guilds: grazer diversity/identity or intensity? Are effects guild modified by other environmental variables that explain distribution at broad spatial scales? Location Mountains Pyrenees. Methods We modelled grasses, sedges using data from PASTUS database ( n = 96), which contains a wide range conditions due to...
Abstract We evaluated the effect of row spacing on seed and forage yields in alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) using combined production plots, an irrigated Mediterranean agricultural environment. compared three distances (20, 40 60 cm) two cultivars at a rate 25 kg ha −1 over period 4 years. measured yield components as well production. The 4‐year average revealed overall clean 367 declining time, without significant differences distances. number shoots per square metre differed significantly...
This paper presents an overview of the evolution Huesca landscape with emphasis on stockbreeding activities from Paleolithic times until present. A generalized account changes before A.D. 1800 traces development population hunters and gatherers to stockbreeders cultivators. After 1800, increased potato crop rotation were intro- duced. By twentieth century impacts outmigration, new technologies, urbanization heralded greatest changes.
Iberian holm oak meadows are savannah-like ecosystems that result from traditional silvo-pastoral practices. However, such uses declining, driving changes in the typical tree—open grassland structure of these systems. Yet, there no studies integrating whole ecosystem—including arboreal and herbaceous layer—as drivers greenhouse gas (GHG: CO2, CH4 N2O) dynamics. Here, we aimed at influence tree canopies interactions among plant functional types (PFT: grasses, forbs, legumes) layer as GHG...
Persistence is a critical component of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) crop yield. Our objective was to determine the effect seeding rate on persistence, yield, and yield components how they evolved over time in irrigated areas with long growing seasons. Two cultivars were seeded at four rates (10, 20, 30, 40 kg ha−1), three consecutive experiments, evaluated 3-yr period provide total data for nine location years. Seed 10 ha−1 [8.75 pure live seed (PLS)] produced dry matter (DM) yields between...
Abstract The effects of one severe winter‐grazing lucerne were studied over 3 years in an experiment the Ebro Valley, Spain. In this region crop is harvested six to seven times per season and winter grazing a traditional practice. On average, reduced yield at first harvest spring by 200 kg dry matter (DM) ha −1 . This limited reduction 0·06 was accompanied increase proportion herbage DM from 0·54 0·62, weeds 0·39 0·36, dead material 0·02. crude protein concentration vitro digestibility...
Plant diversity is a core value of forests and rapidly becoming primary management goal under the threat global environmental changes. Changing conditions, including forestry interventions, or lack them, may endanger its preservation. Abandonment in previously subjected to multipurpose silviculture secondary succession hypothesized have altered biodiverse Mediterranean recent years affected plant diversity. We used data national forest inventory plots local landscape ecology metrics from...