Iron uptake in vineyard soils and relationships with other elements (Zn, Mn and Ca). The case of Castilla-La Mancha, Central Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Amorós ◽  
S. Bravo ◽  
C. Pérez-de-los-Reyes ◽  
F.J. García-Navarro ◽  
J.A. Campos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Uptake ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Vineyard Soils

scholarly journals Macro- and microelements occurence in soil and plant (leaves) samples of a representative and potentially sustainable Mediterranean vineyard

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAIMUNDO JIMENEZ-BALLESTA ◽  
Sandra Bravo ◽  
Caridad Pérez de los Reyes ◽  
JOSE A. AMOROS ◽  
Jesus Garcia-Pradas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Potentially Toxic Elements ◽  
Plant Leaves ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
Potential Toxicity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Vineyard Soils ◽  
High Concentrations

The study reported here concerns the geochemical distributions of macro- and trace elements (including potentially toxic elements, PTEs) in the vineyard soils of Alcubillas, which is one of the oldest, albeit not world-reknowned, wine-growing areas in La Mancha (Central Spain). Soil and leaf samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to ascertain the levels of various elements in the soil and the plant. The potential toxicity of the elements was assessed with regard to the development of the vineyard. Despite the fact that fertilizers and pesticides are employed in the vineyards in this area, the results showed that the levels of trace elements in the soil samples did not exceed the reference values according the pedogeochemical values for the region and Spain. This finding suggests that the study area is not polluted. The Biological Absortion Coefficient (BAC) was calculated to assess the assimilation of various elements from the soil to the leaves, and differences were found in the element absorption capacity of the vines. Some elements were not taken up by Vitis vinifera despite elements like Zr and Rb being present in relatively high concentrations in the soil. The production in these soils of grapes and wine does not represent a threat to human health or the ecosystem, because the farmers in this area are extremely careful to preserve the environment and they only farm to achieve moderate yields of grapes per hectare.

scholarly journals Soil and Leaf Mineral Element Contents in Mediterranean Vineyards: Bioaccumulation and Potential Soil Pollution

2022 ◽  
Vol 233 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Jiménez-Ballesta ◽  
S. Bravo ◽  
J. A. Amorós ◽  
C. Pérez-de-los-Reyes ◽  
J. García-Pradas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Anthropogenic Contamination ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
Potential Toxicity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Biological Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Vineyard Soils ◽  
High Concentrations

Abstract The study reported here concerns the geochemical distributions of macro- and trace elements (including potentially toxic elements, PTEs) in the vineyard soils of Alcubillas, which is one of the oldest, albeit not world-renowned, wine-growing areas in La Mancha (Central Spain). Soil and leaf samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to ascertain the levels of various elements in the soil and the plant. The potential toxicity of the elements was assessed with regard to the development of the vineyard. Despite the fact that fertilizers and pesticides are employed in the vineyards in this area, the results showed that the levels of trace elements in the soil samples did not exceed the reference values according the pedogeochemical values for the region and Spain. This finding suggests that the study area is not polluted, and therefore, there are hardly any traces of anthropogenic contamination. The Biological Absorption Coefficient (BAC) was calculated to assess the assimilation of various elements from the soil to the leaves, and differences were found in the element absorption capacity of the vines. Some elements were not taken up by Vitis vinifera despite elements like Zr and Rb being present in relatively high concentrations in the soil. The production in these soils does not represent a threat to human health or the ecosystem, because the farmers in this area are extremely careful to preserve the environment and they only farm to achieve moderate yields of grapes per hectare.

scholarly journals Mineralogical and Geochemical Nature of Calcareous Vineyard Soils from Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta ◽  
Sandra Bravo ◽  
Jose A. Amorós ◽  
Caridad Pérez-de los Reyes ◽  
Rosario García-Giménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Production Quality ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
Wine Production ◽  
Metasedimentary Rocks ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Trace Element Contents ◽  
Geostatistical Techniques ◽  
Vineyard Soils

The mineralogical and geochemical patterns of calcareous vineyard soils located in Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain) have been evaluated; also their variability has been studied. The information provided by this study supports the assessment of geochemical spatial variability, the origin of these soils, their elements and the factors that control their distribution. The presence of quartz, calcite, feldspar and, in particular, illite and kaolinite is due to their inheritance from surrounding lithologies (and pedological processes), which mostly include limestones, marls and other sedimentary rocks, as well as metasedimentary rocks of Hercynian origin. Furthermore, since the presence and accumulation of certain trace elements in vineyard soils is a relevant global hazard (in particular with respect to wine production quality), the spatial distributions of Ba, Cr, Cu, Pb, Rb, Sr, V and Zr (carried out using geostatistical techniques and geometry-based interpolation methods) were investigated in order to determine the origin of these trace elements. The presence of these elements can be interpreted as being due to geogenic, pedogenic and, in certain cases, anthropic influences. The nature of certain agricultural practices, including the use of fertilizers, phytosanitary products and machinery, could explain the local increases in some trace element contents.

scholarly journals Understanding the Quality of Local Vineyard Soils in Distinct Viticultural Areas: A Case Study in Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain)

Agriculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta ◽  
Sandra Bravo ◽  
José Angel Amorós ◽  
Caridad Pérez-de los Reyes ◽  
Jesús García-Pradas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Climate ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Vineyard Soils ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Ideal

The essential features of the soils of a pilot zone in La Mancha (Central Spain), namely the Alcubillas municipability, have been characterized. The soil properties that may contribute to a better understanding of the impact of soil on grape production have also, been evaluated. For this, several soil profiles have been described and analyzed and the profiles have been mapped. The soils are mainly Entisols, Inceptisols and Alfisols, with their evolution controlled by the action of a xerophytic Mediterranean climate. Most of these soils have a loamy clay texture, with medium clay contents and sufficient nutrient contents (despite the low content in organic matter 1.39% and 1.04%, and the high concentrations of calcium carbonate 23.7% and 26.9% in the surface and subsurface horizons, respectively). Drainage problems were not observed and it can therefore be stated that the Alcubillas vineyards are based on a ‘terroir’ term for the production of high quality grapes. In general, the soils are not subjected to treatments to control possible diseases or pests and we have therefore postulated that the soils represent the ideal scenario to establish a distinctive zone and for the increasingly valued ecological and natural viticulture.

scholarly journals Influence of grazing on populations of the specialist grasshopper Mioscirtus wagneri inhabiting hypersaline habitats in La Mancha Region, Central Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81
Author(s):  
María Pilar Aguirre ◽  
Joaquin Ortego ◽  
Pedro J. Cordero
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Habitat Quality ◽  
Vegetation Cover ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Grazing Impact ◽  
Central Spain ◽  
Hypersaline Ecosystems ◽  
La Mancha ◽  
Ecological Importance ◽  
Educational Campaigns

Grazing is an influential land use that has introduced profound changes in worldwide landscapes, ecosystems and their species. In this paper, we analysed the influence of grazing on the presence and abundance of the endangered Mioscirtuswagneri, a monophagous grasshopper inhabiting inland hypersaline ecosystems in Spain and showing a marked spatial and genetic fragmentation. Using count transects, we analyzed the presence and abundance of this grasshopper in relation to specific vegetation cover and the abundance of goat and sheep droppings, considering this variable as a surrogate of livestock activity and grazing impact. We found that both the presence and abundance of M.wagneri were positively related to the cover of its host plant Suaedavera and negatively associated with the abundance of droppings. We conclude that dropping abundance is a useful parameter to assess livestock impact and evaluate habitat quality and the conservation status of M.wagneri and many other singular species of macroinvertebrates inhabiting inland hypersaline ecosystems. We highly recommend the use of electric shepherd fencing around all sensitive and protected areas where inland hypersaline ecosystems are present in order to deter livestock. We also suggest intensive educational campaigns for farmers and shepherds, revealing the ecological importance of these singular and unique habitats for rare and exclusive species like M.wagneri and many other coexisting plants and invertebrates.

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