Original title: Intraspecific trait variability of herbaceous plants in organic and conventional olive plantations in region at desertification risk
Authors: MIGLIORINO, Michele
Document type: Master’s theses
Year: 2023
Language: eng
Abstract: This thesis is an ecological study in an agricultural context (agroecological research). It is carried out in olive plantations in south Italy, Apulia, a region at strong desertification risk. The effect of agricultural management (organic vs. conventional) is investigated on i) the herbaceous species composition ii) intraspecific trait variability of five selected herbaceous plants iii) soil conditions. Herbaceous plants are here considered as "indicators" of olive plantations' health. Studying if and how species traits and soil parameters vary with management, should reveal how olive understory grasslands are responding to increasing drought conditions and other desertification constraints. Management of grasslands and soils is critical to maintain high ecological functionality and services of olive agroecosystems.
Keywords: agroecosystems; aridity; desertification; drought; functional traits; grasslands; herbaceous plants; intraspecific trait variability; olive plantations; organic agriculture
Citation: MIGLIORINO, Michele. Intraspecific trait variability of herbaceous plants in organic and conventional olive plantations in region at desertification risk. České Budějovice, 2023. diplomová práce (Mgr.). JIHOČESKÁ UNIVERZITA V ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVICÍCH. Přírodovědecká fakulta

Institution: University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (web)
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