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: Received: 20 December 2023 / Approved: 28 December 2023 / Online: 28 December 2023 (10:19:30 CET)
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Gucci, R. Sustainability of Olive Modern Planting Systems and Potential Mitigation Strategies against Climate Change. Preprints2023, 2023122176. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2176.v1
Gucci, R. Sustainability of Olive Modern Planting Systems and Potential Mitigation Strategies against Climate Change. Preprints 2023, 2023122176. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2176.v1
Gucci, R. Sustainability of Olive Modern Planting Systems and Potential Mitigation Strategies against Climate Change. Preprints2023, 2023122176. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2176.v1
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Gucci, R. (2023). Sustainability of Olive Modern Planting Systems and Potential Mitigation Strategies against Climate Change. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2176.v1
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Gucci, R. 2023 "Sustainability of Olive Modern Planting Systems and Potential Mitigation Strategies against Climate Change" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.2176.v1
Abstract
Climate change related issues, such as yield decline, quality losses, accelerated phenology, extreme abiotic stress, pose growers new challenges in olive growing areas. Main cultural solutions that could alleviate stress and improve long-term sustainability of modern olive orchards are here briefly reviewed. Selecting varieties that are more resistant to drought or high temperatures would be the optimal solution to mitigate the effects of climate change, but the available scientific information is relatively scarce. Sustainability of irrigation implies that the less water is used, the better. Best results in terms of saving water and uniform application are obtained using micro-irrigation methods. Water can also be saved by not fully satisfying the tree water needs and different deficit irrigation strategies have been developed and tested for olive orchards. The use of green covers and the application of organic mulches and shredded pruning materials should be encouraged as these practices tend to stock carbon, increase organic matter content and water holding capacity of the soil. Olive orchards are efficient CO2 sinks as they can store considerable amounts of carbon in their organs and permanent structures. Using environmental friendly practices improves the ecosystem carbon budget and contributes to mitigate climate change.
Keywords
olive; planting systems; climate change
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Plant Sciences
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