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The aim of this study was to analyze and classify the soils of the municipality of Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain) and establish their suitability for vine cultivation. Alcubillas is a traditional location dedicated to vineyards and the production of wine. The pedological fingerprint of this location is the iconic red Mediterranean soil, and a plausible process for the soil formation is discussed. Considering the nature of the soils and the extent and types of natural limitations, as defined by the eight classes of land capability established by the US Soil Conservation Service, the majority of the soils in Alcubillas are suitable for vineyards (i.e., classes 1, 2 and 3) while moderately suitable sites only occupy a small area. The marginally suitable land class is located around a single hill, which occupies only a few hectares of terrain. Given that soil is a major factor in terroir expression, the findings reported here highlight the importance of soil suitability in determining vine performance in vine-growing zones with a Mediterranean environment.
R. Jiménez-Ballesta; S. Bravo; J. A. Amorós; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; J. García-Pradas; M. Sánchez; F. J. García-Navarro. Soil Genesis and Suitability for Viticulture in Zones under Mediterranean Environment. Eurasian Soil Science 2021, 54, 1152 -1160.
AMA StyleR. Jiménez-Ballesta, S. Bravo, J. A. Amorós, C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, J. García-Pradas, M. Sánchez, F. J. García-Navarro. Soil Genesis and Suitability for Viticulture in Zones under Mediterranean Environment. Eurasian Soil Science. 2021; 54 (8):1152-1160.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR. Jiménez-Ballesta; S. Bravo; J. A. Amorós; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; J. García-Pradas; M. Sánchez; F. J. García-Navarro. 2021. "Soil Genesis and Suitability for Viticulture in Zones under Mediterranean Environment." Eurasian Soil Science 54, no. 8: 1152-1160.
The production of onion waste derived mainly from bulbs affected by fungal diseases, during onion classification and storage presents an important agro-environmental issue in onion production regions. Composting is an environmentally friendly strategy to recycle agricultural waste and produce organic fertilizers. Modifications of the microbial community in soil can affect the ability of pathogen propagules to survive, germinate and infect plant roots. Hence, the main objective of this work was to exploring the mechanisms involved on the presence of three soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi during the composting process of onion waste under the hypothesis if that the resulting compost effectively prevents or minimizes the dispersion of phytopathogenic fungi. To this end, three composting piles of 60 tonnes each were built by layering onion waste affected by phytopathogenic fungi and cow dung at 1:1 ratio. Temperature, moisture, pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and Aspergillus niger, Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. growth were monitored for 100 days. During the first 28 days of composting, the presence of phytopathogenic fungi increased significantly showing thereafter a downward trend. Final estimations of fungal populations densities indicated a predominance of A. niger and an effective reduction in the abundance of Fusarium sp. This pilot-scale work demonstrates the feasibility of composting onion waste contaminated with phytopathogenic fungi and highlights the positive environmental impact associated with this practice. Therefore, the composting of onion waste and cow dung is a feasible and sustainable procedure to recycle onion waste and to promote circular economy in onion production regions.
A. Chorolque; G. Pellejero; M. C. Sosa; J. Palacios; G. Aschkar; C. García-Delgado; R. Jiménez-Ballesta. Biological control of soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi through onion waste composting: implications for circular economy perspective. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2021, 1 -10.
AMA StyleA. Chorolque, G. Pellejero, M. C. Sosa, J. Palacios, G. Aschkar, C. García-Delgado, R. Jiménez-Ballesta. Biological control of soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi through onion waste composting: implications for circular economy perspective. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2021; ():1-10.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. Chorolque; G. Pellejero; M. C. Sosa; J. Palacios; G. Aschkar; C. García-Delgado; R. Jiménez-Ballesta. 2021. "Biological control of soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi through onion waste composting: implications for circular economy perspective." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology , no. : 1-10.
(1) Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate zinc contents in leaves and soils of the Valdepeñas Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), situated in central Spain. Zn distribution maps of leaves and soils were obtained. (2) Methods: Ninety soil profiles were described, sampled and analyzed. Furthermore, vineyard leaves were collected randomly in each of the analyzed soil vineyard profiles. Soil and leaf samples were analyzed by X-ray fluorescence. (3) Results: The mean total Zn concentrations in vineyard soils were in the range of 16.2–153.7 mg·kg−1, with a mean of 47.5 mg·kg−1. The obtained values above the 95th percentile (between 81.3 and 153.7 mg·kg−1) could be affected by different parent materials or Zn agricultural treatments in vineyards. Contents in different soils follow the order Entisol > Alfisol > Inceptisol. The average Zn content value in leaves was 23.8 mg·kg−1 and oscillated between 11.5 and 93.3 mg·kg−1; minor differences were detected between soil types, with the highest value in plants grown on soils without carbonates. (4) Conclusions: The obtained values are optimal for vine cultivation. The bioaccumulation factors in leaves were lower than unity (0.24–0.53 range). This means that the Zn bioaccumulation process is relatively low in the soil–grapevine system. This study serves as a reference to identify areas that present Zn deficiencies or risk of contamination.
Francisco García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Jesus Garcia-Pradas; Jose Amoros; Caridad Perez De Los Reyes; Sandra Bravo. Zinc Concentration and Distribution in Vineyard Soils and Grapevine Leaves from Valdepeñas Designation of Origin (Central Spain). Sustainability 2021, 13, 7390 .
AMA StyleFrancisco García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta, Jesus Garcia-Pradas, Jose Amoros, Caridad Perez De Los Reyes, Sandra Bravo. Zinc Concentration and Distribution in Vineyard Soils and Grapevine Leaves from Valdepeñas Designation of Origin (Central Spain). Sustainability. 2021; 13 (13):7390.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Jesus Garcia-Pradas; Jose Amoros; Caridad Perez De Los Reyes; Sandra Bravo. 2021. "Zinc Concentration and Distribution in Vineyard Soils and Grapevine Leaves from Valdepeñas Designation of Origin (Central Spain)." Sustainability 13, no. 13: 7390.
Of all the abiotic stress types to which plants grown in fields are exposed, the most influential is water stress. It is well accepted that adopting controlled deficit irrigation strategies during the growing season has beneficial effects on the chemical compositions of grapes and red wines. However, there is a discrepancy in the timing, intensity and duration of deficit. This study aimed to evaluate the changes in phenolic composition of ‘merlot’ cultivar grapes when subjected to different levels of water stress in a semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Four treatments with different water stress levels were applied within two phenological intervals (flowering-veraison, veraison-maturity) to 128 grapevines for two consecutive years. The water stress levels for Treatments 1, 2, 3 and 4 were: no-light, light-moderate, moderate-intense and intense for the flowering-veraison and veraison-maturity intervals, respectively. Water stress distinctly affected the phenolic compounds in skin and seeds. The concentrations of flavan-3-ols and total polyphenols were much higher in seeds than in skin, and in both fractions, tannins are the major compounds.
Juan Chacón-Vozmediano; Jesús Martínez-Gascueña; Esteban García-Romero; Sergio Gómez-Alonso; Francisco García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effects of Water Stress on the Phenolic Compounds of ‘Merlot’ Grapes in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate. Horticulturae 2021, 7, 161 .
AMA StyleJuan Chacón-Vozmediano, Jesús Martínez-Gascueña, Esteban García-Romero, Sergio Gómez-Alonso, Francisco García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effects of Water Stress on the Phenolic Compounds of ‘Merlot’ Grapes in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate. Horticulturae. 2021; 7 (7):161.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Chacón-Vozmediano; Jesús Martínez-Gascueña; Esteban García-Romero; Sergio Gómez-Alonso; Francisco García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2021. "Effects of Water Stress on the Phenolic Compounds of ‘Merlot’ Grapes in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate." Horticulturae 7, no. 7: 161.
Characterisation of soil variables illuminates the influence of the soil on wine quality and other features. The patterns and spatial variability of soil reaction and the content of organic matter, clay, and carbonates of vineyard soils have been investigated throughout the Rioja PDOC area. In total, 212 geo-referenced soil samples were collected from the topsoil (0–30 cm) and subsoil (30–60 cm). Following physical and chemical analysis, the data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis: minimum, maximum, mean, median, skewness, kurtosis, standard deviation (SD), and coefficients of variation (CVs). Kriging was applied to create distribution maps. Most of these soils are neutral or moderately basic, with high carbonate contents; the clay content is also high but organic matter contents are low. Contents of calcium carbonate and clay are very variable but significant differences were not found between the surface and subsurface pH, carbonate content and clay content; the mean content of organic matter content is low, but somewhat higher in the sub-surface layer, probably because of deep ploughing.
Victoria Iñigo; Álvaro Marín; María S. Andrades; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Soil spatial variability in the vineyards of La Rioja PDOC (Spain). International Journal of Environmental Studies 2021, 1 -11.
AMA StyleVictoria Iñigo, Álvaro Marín, María S. Andrades, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Soil spatial variability in the vineyards of La Rioja PDOC (Spain). International Journal of Environmental Studies. 2021; ():1-11.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVictoria Iñigo; Álvaro Marín; María S. Andrades; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2021. "Soil spatial variability in the vineyards of La Rioja PDOC (Spain)." International Journal of Environmental Studies , no. : 1-11.
Purpose The main objective of the study was to evaluate the application of different doses of onion residue compost as mixtures with bovine manure as organic fertilizers for a round tomato crop planted in the field. Method The data were obtained experimentally in pilot fields. The experimental design was completely randomized, with 4 m2 plots with ten plants each as an experimental unit and with three replications per treatment (2 years). Five treatments were tested, namely one unfertilized control, three with organic fertilization and one mineral treatment. The variables measured were plant height (cm), stem base diameter (cm), fresh plant weight (g) and total dry matter (%). The parameters measured for the fruit were fresh fruit weight (g), fruit length (mm), fruit width (mm) and total soluble solids. Results The application of compost from the degradation of onion residues as mixtures with cow manure had positive effects on the growth of the plant and on the development of tomato fruit. Compost doses of 60 Mg ha–1 and 80 Mg ha–1 gave similar values to chemical treatment and the control without fertilization was significantly lower than those with doses of organic and chemical fertilizer. These results indicate that this compost contains the nutrients required by the tomato crop for growth and development. Conclusion It was concluded that the agricultural use of quality compost is an effective strategy to obtain high quality products in an economically viable and environmentally sustainable way.
Graciela Pellejero; Julieta Palacios; Emanuel Vela; Omar Gajardo; Luis Albrecht; Gabriela Aschkar; Amelia Chrorolque; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effect of the application of compost as an organic fertilizer on a tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced in the field in the Lower Valley of the Río Negro (Argentina). 2021, 10, 145 -155.
AMA StyleGraciela Pellejero, Julieta Palacios, Emanuel Vela, Omar Gajardo, Luis Albrecht, Gabriela Aschkar, Amelia Chrorolque, Francisco J. García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effect of the application of compost as an organic fertilizer on a tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced in the field in the Lower Valley of the Río Negro (Argentina). . 2021; 10 (2):145-155.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGraciela Pellejero; Julieta Palacios; Emanuel Vela; Omar Gajardo; Luis Albrecht; Gabriela Aschkar; Amelia Chrorolque; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2021. "Effect of the application of compost as an organic fertilizer on a tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced in the field in the Lower Valley of the Río Negro (Argentina)." 10, no. 2: 145-155.
The aim of the work described here was to understand the pedogeochemical signature of five rare earth elements (REEs; Ce, Nd, La, Y, and Sc) in vineyard soils in Campo de Calatrava (a unique territory with calcareous, volcanic and metamorphic rocks). The mean contents in surface horizons of Ce, Nd, La, Y, and Sc were 65.7, 32.0, 35.5, 18.8, and 13.9 mg·kg–1, respectively. In subsurface horizons the contents were Ce 62.8, Nd 31.1, La 35.7, Y 17.9, and Sc 14.4 mg·kg–1. The results show that mean contents of REEs in the area under investigation are in the order Ce > Nd > La > Y > Sc. Ce has a very high range, with a value close to 150 mg·kg–1. On the other hand, concentrations of Ce, Nd, Y, and Sc are higher in soils on volcanic material than in soils on nonvolcanic material, while only La values are lower in soils on volcanic rocks. The distributional maps of REEs in surface and subsurface horizons suggest that parent material and pedogenesis such as argillization and calcium carbonate accumulation are more important factors than the use of REE-based fertilizers, except in certain exceptional cases (consistent with a possible specific human impact after continuous fertilization).
Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; José Amorós; Jesús García-Pradas; Mónica Sánchez-Ormeño; Francisco García-Navarro. Exploring the Presence of Five Rare Earth Elements in Vineyard Soils on Different Lithologies: Campo de Calatrava, Spain. Agronomy 2021, 11, 458 .
AMA StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta, Sandra Bravo, Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, José Amorós, Jesús García-Pradas, Mónica Sánchez-Ormeño, Francisco García-Navarro. Exploring the Presence of Five Rare Earth Elements in Vineyard Soils on Different Lithologies: Campo de Calatrava, Spain. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (3):458.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; José Amorós; Jesús García-Pradas; Mónica Sánchez-Ormeño; Francisco García-Navarro. 2021. "Exploring the Presence of Five Rare Earth Elements in Vineyard Soils on Different Lithologies: Campo de Calatrava, Spain." Agronomy 11, no. 3: 458.
For the first time, the pedogeochemical contents of some rare earth elements, namely neodymium (Nd), cerium (Ce), lanthanum (La), yttrium (Y), scandium (Sc), and hafnium (Hf), have been investigated in soils and grapevines (leaves) of vineyards in the small municipality of Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain). The content of the elements was determined using an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer in solid mode on a powdered aliquot of each sample (soil or leave). Soil REE concentrations were not as elevated as the territory close to the site under investigation, that are potentially affected by mining of these elements. The order of concentrations follows the general order Ce > La > Nd > Y > Sc > Hf. The bioaccumulation coefficient (BAC) is low, in the range 0.05–0.25, which suggests that leaves only take up rare earth elements in small amounts. The results provide pedogeochemical baseline data for vineyards (soil and plant) not only in the study area but also for similar vineyard zones, with similar environmental conditions.
R. Jiménez-Ballesta; S. Bravo; J. A. Amorós; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; J. García-Pradas; M. Sánchez; F. J. García-Navarro. Preliminary Assessment of the Occurrence of Six Rare Earth Elements in Calcareous Vineyard Soils. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 2021, 232, 1 -6.
AMA StyleR. Jiménez-Ballesta, S. Bravo, J. A. Amorós, C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, J. García-Pradas, M. Sánchez, F. J. García-Navarro. Preliminary Assessment of the Occurrence of Six Rare Earth Elements in Calcareous Vineyard Soils. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution. 2021; 232 (2):1-6.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR. Jiménez-Ballesta; S. Bravo; J. A. Amorós; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; J. García-Pradas; M. Sánchez; F. J. García-Navarro. 2021. "Preliminary Assessment of the Occurrence of Six Rare Earth Elements in Calcareous Vineyard Soils." Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 232, no. 2: 1-6.
Water stress is considered to be the most influential type of abiotic stress to which plants may be exposed. In grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.), it is a common practice to keep plants under water stress at different stages of the season with the aim of reducing yield and improving the composition of the fruit. The objective of this study was to evaluate foliar development and yield of ‘Merlot’ grapevines grown in the field when they are subjected to different levels of water stress in a semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Four treatments with different levels of water stress were applied during two phenological intervals (flowering-veraison and veraison-maturity) to 128 grapevines for a period of two consecutive years. The levels of water stress were none-light, light-moderate, moderate-intense, and intense-intense for the flowering-veraison and veraison-maturity intervals, respectively. The results revealed that the total leaf area, the exposed leaf area, and the yield all decreased as the degree of water stress increased. The weight of the berry was a decisive factor in determining yield. The least restrictive water regime treatment gave the heaviest berries and bunches and, as a result, the highest yields.
Juan L. Chacón-Vozmediano; Jesús Martínez-Gascueña; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effects of Water Stress on Vegetative Growth and ‘Merlot’ Grapevine Yield in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate. Horticulturae 2020, 6, 95 .
AMA StyleJuan L. Chacón-Vozmediano, Jesús Martínez-Gascueña, Francisco J. García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Effects of Water Stress on Vegetative Growth and ‘Merlot’ Grapevine Yield in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate. Horticulturae. 2020; 6 (4):95.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan L. Chacón-Vozmediano; Jesús Martínez-Gascueña; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2020. "Effects of Water Stress on Vegetative Growth and ‘Merlot’ Grapevine Yield in a Semi-Arid Mediterranean Climate." Horticulturae 6, no. 4: 95.
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.
Raimundo Jimenez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Caridad Pérez De Los Reyes; Jose A. Amoros; Jesus Garcia-Pradas; Monica Sánchez; Francisco Garcia-Navarro. Macro- and microelements occurence in soil and plant (leaves) samples of a representative and potentially sustainable Mediterranean vineyard. 2020, 1 .
AMA StyleRaimundo Jimenez-Ballesta, Sandra Bravo, Caridad Pérez De Los Reyes, Jose A. Amoros, Jesus Garcia-Pradas, Monica Sánchez, Francisco Garcia-Navarro. Macro- and microelements occurence in soil and plant (leaves) samples of a representative and potentially sustainable Mediterranean vineyard. . 2020; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaimundo Jimenez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Caridad Pérez De Los Reyes; Jose A. Amoros; Jesus Garcia-Pradas; Monica Sánchez; Francisco Garcia-Navarro. 2020. "Macro- and microelements occurence in soil and plant (leaves) samples of a representative and potentially sustainable Mediterranean vineyard." , no. : 1.
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.
Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Jose A. Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes; Rosario García-Giménez; Pablo Higueras; Francisco J. García-Navarro. Mineralogical and Geochemical Nature of Calcareous Vineyard Soils from Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 6229 .
AMA StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta, Sandra Bravo, Jose A. Amorós, Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes, Rosario García-Giménez, Pablo Higueras, Francisco J. García-Navarro. Mineralogical and Geochemical Nature of Calcareous Vineyard Soils from Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (17):6229.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; Jose A. Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes; Rosario García-Giménez; Pablo Higueras; Francisco J. García-Navarro. 2020. "Mineralogical and Geochemical Nature of Calcareous Vineyard Soils from Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 17: 6229.
The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of Cu and Zn in soils in the vineyards of La Rioja and to calculate reference values for the two elements. Samples were taken from the surface horizon (0–20 cm) and the subsurface horizon (40–60 cm) in 106 locations. Some physico-chemical properties were analyzed along with the total and bioavailable contents of these elements. Various statistical parameters were calculated, and distribution maps were then created using the ordinary-Kriging method. The Cu content was in the range of 2.46–121.52 mg kg–1, and the Zn content was 9.05–125.67 mg kg–1. These values fell within the normal ranges in comparison with other areas of Spain and the rest of Europe. The concentrations in the surface and in the subsurface were compared; in the case of Cu, the concentration was higher at the surface, whereas significant differences in the vertical distribution of Zn were not observed. Both metals had a heterogeneous distribution across the entire area of study. In the case of Zn, the similarity of the maps between surface and depth was verified, while the case of Cu was different. The main source of these metals was the parent material from which the soil had been formed, but in the case of Cu, maps showed increased Cu at the surface, which was especially marked at certain points and seemed to indicate the presence of an exogenous contribution at these locations. That means that the copper concentrations in the topsoil resulted from the yearlong grapevine protection with copper-based agents. Reference values were calculated to be 85.28 and 48.88 mg kg–1 of Cu and 83.69 and 72.05 mg kg–1 for Zn at the surface and at depth, respectively.
Victoria Iñigo; Alvaro Marín; Marisol Andrades; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Evaluation of the Copper and Zinc Contents of Soils in the Vineyards of La Rioja (Spain). Environments 2020, 7, 55 .
AMA StyleVictoria Iñigo, Alvaro Marín, Marisol Andrades, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Evaluation of the Copper and Zinc Contents of Soils in the Vineyards of La Rioja (Spain). Environments. 2020; 7 (8):55.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVictoria Iñigo; Alvaro Marín; Marisol Andrades; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2020. "Evaluation of the Copper and Zinc Contents of Soils in the Vineyards of La Rioja (Spain)." Environments 7, no. 8: 55.
The use of bryophytes as an indicator of environmental quality has been addressed on numerous occasions and in different places of the world under a variety of conditions. However, in Latin America their use is still limited. In the study described here, the presence and distribution of the bioaccumulation of lead in bryophytes has been evaluated in both contaminated and uncontaminated sites in Villavicencio (Colombia) and its surroundings. Villavicencio is a medium-sized city that is similar in size to many other cities in Latin America. A total of 52 samples of bryophytes were collected, of which 43 belong to points distributed in urban areas of the city (residential, commercial, highway), and the remaining nine are from uncontaminated areas (reference) taken in the surroundings of the city. The samples were treated with acid (nitric and hydrochloric) and subsequently measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. It was found that Pb concentrations in the commercial sector are between 1 and 6 times higher than in the residential and highway sectors. Spatial distribution maps of lead over the sampled territory were created using Arc-GIS 10.1. It is noteworthy that the values obtained are higher than those found in European cities.
Juan Manuel Trujillo-González; Yair Leandro Zapata-Muñoz; Marco Aurelio Torres-Mora; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Assessment of urban environmental quality through the measurement of lead in bryophytes: case study in a medium-sized city. Environmental Geochemistry and Health 2020, 42, 3131 -3139.
AMA StyleJuan Manuel Trujillo-González, Yair Leandro Zapata-Muñoz, Marco Aurelio Torres-Mora, Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Assessment of urban environmental quality through the measurement of lead in bryophytes: case study in a medium-sized city. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. 2020; 42 (10):3131-3139.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan Manuel Trujillo-González; Yair Leandro Zapata-Muñoz; Marco Aurelio Torres-Mora; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2020. "Assessment of urban environmental quality through the measurement of lead in bryophytes: case study in a medium-sized city." Environmental Geochemistry and Health 42, no. 10: 3131-3139.
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.
Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; José Angel Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes; Jesús García-Pradas; Francisco J. García-Navarro. Understanding the Quality of Local Vineyard Soils in Distinct Viticultural Areas: A Case Study in Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain). Agriculture 2020, 10, 66 .
AMA StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta, Sandra Bravo, José Angel Amorós, Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes, Jesús García-Pradas, Francisco J. García-Navarro. Understanding the Quality of Local Vineyard Soils in Distinct Viticultural Areas: A Case Study in Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain). Agriculture. 2020; 10 (3):66.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaimundo Jiménez-Ballesta; Sandra Bravo; José Angel Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De Los Reyes; Jesús García-Pradas; Francisco J. García-Navarro. 2020. "Understanding the Quality of Local Vineyard Soils in Distinct Viticultural Areas: A Case Study in Alcubillas (La Mancha, Central Spain)." Agriculture 10, no. 3: 66.
Vermicomposting is an efficient technology to treat organic wastes and recover nutrients for agricultural purposes. The aim of this work was to assess the feasibility of vermicomposting to treat onion waste and the resulting vermicompost as an agricultural input. Onion waste from the food industry was mixed with cow dump and vermicomposted for 154 days at the pilot scale. The evolution of temperature, moisture, pH, electrical conductivity and total nitrogen was monitored during the vermicomposting process. Finally, the vermicompost was characterized to assess its potential use in agriculture. The vermicomposting process was carried out at moisture around 85% and maximum temperature of 33 °C. The pH decreased throughout the process, while the electrical conductivity increased. Total nitrogen concentration decreased during the first days but then was constant. The final vermicompost was a mature material (C/N = 13), with considerable carbon content (15.7%), lightly basic and with low electrical conductivity. Nutrient equilibria were 1:8:3 with appreciable content of other nutrients such as Ca, Mg and S. Toxic elements were in low concentration and below the legal threshold. The vermicomposting of onion waste with cow dump is a feasible technology to treat this waste and produce a valuable agricultural input to close the nutrient circle.
G. Pellejero; K. Rodriguez; G. Ashchkar; E. Vela; C. García-Delgado; R. Jiménez-Ballesta. Onion waste recycling by vermicomposting: nutrients recovery and agronomical assessment. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2020, 17, 3289 -3296.
AMA StyleG. Pellejero, K. Rodriguez, G. Ashchkar, E. Vela, C. García-Delgado, R. Jiménez-Ballesta. Onion waste recycling by vermicomposting: nutrients recovery and agronomical assessment. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2020; 17 (6):3289-3296.
Chicago/Turabian StyleG. Pellejero; K. Rodriguez; G. Ashchkar; E. Vela; C. García-Delgado; R. Jiménez-Ballesta. 2020. "Onion waste recycling by vermicomposting: nutrients recovery and agronomical assessment." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 17, no. 6: 3289-3296.
Wetlands are complex ecosystems that play multiple roles. ‘Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park’ (TDNP) undoubtedly plays a role in several ecosystem services and provides a connection between nature, farmers, scientists, residents, and other stakeholders. The state of degradation and/or vulnerability of this ecosystem (with a series of socio-economic implications) have led the publication of numerous articles. The work reported here provides a description of the growing importance of this wetland within the rural landscapes of La Mancha and emphasizes its state of degradation, mainly since pedological point of view. In this way, particular attention is required to assure the conservation of the Tablas of Daimiel Wetland; thus, several measures are proposed to improve the conservation of this area as to control and prohibit any dumping of any type of waste in the park or in its vicinity.
Sandra Bravo-Martin; Miguel Mejías; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Current Status of Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park Wetland and Actions Required for Conservation. Environments 2019, 6, 75 .
AMA StyleSandra Bravo-Martin, Miguel Mejías, Francisco J. García-Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. Current Status of Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park Wetland and Actions Required for Conservation. Environments. 2019; 6 (6):75.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSandra Bravo-Martin; Miguel Mejías; Francisco J. García-Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta. 2019. "Current Status of Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park Wetland and Actions Required for Conservation." Environments 6, no. 6: 75.
Se realiza un estudio de suelos en el término municipal de Villanueva de Alcardete (Toledo, España) con la finalidad de señalar zonas homogéneas para el cultivo del viñedo. Se practicaron 15 calicatas en lugares representativos y se realizaron análisis físico químicos y clasificaciones edafológicas. También se consultaron fuentes clásicas de información pero se apunta como novedosa herramienta para la zonificación la composición geoquímica de los suelos. Se determinaron para cada perfil 11 elementos mayoritarios (Al, Ca, Fe, K, Na, Mg, Mn, P, S, Si, Ti) y 27 elementos traza (As, Ba, Ce, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, Hf, La, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sc, Sn, Sr, Ta, Th, U, V, W, Y, Zn, Zr). Una vez estudiadas las fuentes de información y los datos obtenidos, el mapa de distribución del Estroncio (Sr) representa bastante bien las distintas zonas de suelos del área estudiada y puede ser utilizado (con las debidas comprobaciones y correcciones) para establecer lotes de suelos homogéneos.
José Ángel Amorós A; Sandra Bravo; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Francisco Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; Francisco Sánchez-Ormeño; Jesús Gracía-Pradas; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta; Pablo Higueras. Zonificación de suelos vitícolas en Villanueva de Alcardete (Toledo, La Mancha, España) utilizando elementos traza. E3S Web of Conferences 2018, 50, 01025 .
AMA StyleJosé Ángel Amorós A, Sandra Bravo, Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro, Francisco Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, Francisco Sánchez-Ormeño, Jesús Gracía-Pradas, Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta, Pablo Higueras. Zonificación de suelos vitícolas en Villanueva de Alcardete (Toledo, La Mancha, España) utilizando elementos traza. E3S Web of Conferences. 2018; 50 ():01025.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Ángel Amorós A; Sandra Bravo; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Francisco Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; Francisco Sánchez-Ormeño; Jesús Gracía-Pradas; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta; Pablo Higueras. 2018. "Zonificación de suelos vitícolas en Villanueva de Alcardete (Toledo, La Mancha, España) utilizando elementos traza." E3S Web of Conferences 50, no. : 01025.
La D.O. Uclés es una de las más jóvenes de España. Se encuentra situada entre las provincias de Cuenca y Toledo, ocupando una superficie total de viñedo de 1.700 ha. Se han estudiado 17 perfiles de la zona occidental, al Oeste de la Sierra de Altomira, los cuales se muestrearon y clasificaron siguiendo las nomas FAO (1996). Los suelos estudiados se caracterizan por tener: pH alcalino (pH = 8,24), porcentajes de arcilla de un 20%, valores de conductividad eléctrica elevados (0,44 dS/m) y contenidos altos en CaCO3 (22%) El elemento mayoritario con mayor abundancia relativa es Si (con un valor medio de 196,6 g/kg), seguido por Ca (120,22 g/kg) y Al (63,86 g/kg). Entre los elementos traza llama la atención los elevados contenido en Sr (445,75 mg/kg) Rb (81,64 mg/kg) y Ba (223,61 mg/kg). Se han podido diferenciar varios grupos de suelos utilizando los contenidos en los elementos químicos anteriores, las características físico-químicas y las elevadas correlaciones entre contenido totales en hierro y aluminio con ciertos elementos químicos del grupo de las tierras raras.
Sandra Bravo A; Francisco Jesús García-Navarro; Ángel Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. Geoquímica de los suelos de la D.O. Uclés. E3S Web of Conferences 2018, 50, 01024 .
AMA StyleSandra Bravo A, Francisco Jesús García-Navarro, Ángel Amorós, Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. Geoquímica de los suelos de la D.O. Uclés. E3S Web of Conferences. 2018; 50 ():01024.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSandra Bravo A; Francisco Jesús García-Navarro; Ángel Amorós; Caridad Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. 2018. "Geoquímica de los suelos de la D.O. Uclés." E3S Web of Conferences 50, no. : 01024.
En el desarrollo de estrategias relativas al “Terroir”, se requiere una comprensión del grado de edafodiversidad. En un intento de inventariar y zonificar los suelos vitícolas de Castilla La Mancha (CLM), desde 2008 venimos realizando un análisis comprensivo y armonizado de las distintas coberturas edáficas, de los edafotaxa y de su distribución espacial. Fruto de este trabajo se desprende que, a pesar de que CLM ocupa una superficie dominantemente plana, existe gran variedad de sustratos litológicos y posiciones geomorfológicas, lo que conlleva una notable edafodiversidad, incluso a escala detallada. En concreto, se han caracterizado, según Soil Taxonomy (2014), fundamentalmente: Entisoles, Inceptisoles, Alfisoles y Ultisoles; mientras que según FAO-ISRIC-ISSS (2006) existen fundamentalmente: Cambisoles, Calcisoles, Luvisoles, Arenosoles, Gleysoles, Gypsisoles, Fluvisoles, Leptosoles, Regosoles, Acrisoles y Alisoles. Esta tipología de suelos la atribuimos fundamentalmente a procesos tales como alteración mineral parcial, calcificación o acumulación de carbonatos o yesos, argiluviación, rubefacción, etc. También cabe señalar, entre otros, dos procesos singulares y de moderada extensión territorial, como son la salificación y la gleización. Entre los cualificadores más comunes cabe citar los relacionados con la naturaleza de los materiales originarios o con procesos incipientes edafogenéticos, tales como Calcaric, Haplic, Profondic, Skeletic, Leptic, etc.; otros están relacionados con procesos de formación, tales como Chromic, Calcic, Luvic, etc. Sin embargo, desde nuestro punto de vista, se necesitan nuevos calificadores, especialmente en el caso de los Calcisoles.
R. Jiménez Ballesta; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; A Amorós; S. Bravo; F. J García Navarro. Edafodiversidad en viñedos de Castilla-La Mancha, España. E3S Web of Conferences 2018, 50, 01026 .
AMA StyleR. Jiménez Ballesta, C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes, A Amorós, S. Bravo, F. J García Navarro. Edafodiversidad en viñedos de Castilla-La Mancha, España. E3S Web of Conferences. 2018; 50 ():01026.
Chicago/Turabian StyleR. Jiménez Ballesta; C. Pérez-De-Los-Reyes; A Amorós; S. Bravo; F. J García Navarro. 2018. "Edafodiversidad en viñedos de Castilla-La Mancha, España." E3S Web of Conferences 50, no. : 01026.
BACKGROUND In the last decade, diseases of bacterial origin in onions have increased and this has led to significant losses in production. These diseases are currently observed in both the Old and New Worlds. The present study aimed to evaluate whether the irrigation method influences the incidence of diseases of bacterial origin. RESULTS In cases where the inoculum was natural, the initial incidence of soft bacterial rot did not manifest in any treatment in the first year, whereas, at the end of the conservation period, all treatments had increased incidences of infection. Sprinkler irrigation (8%) was statistically differentiated from the other treatments, for which the final incidence was similar (4.5%). For all irrigation treatments, the final incidence of bacterial soft rot decreased or remained stable towards the end of the cycle, with the exception of sprinkler irrigation in 2015, which increased. CONCLUSION From the results of the present study, it can be inferred that the irrigation method does have an influence on the incidence of diseases of bacterial origin in the post‐harvest stage for onions. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry
Amelia Chorolque; Cristina Pozzo Ardizzi; Graciela Pellejero; Gabriela Aschkar; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. Incidence of bacterial diseases associated with irrigation methods on onions (Allium cepa). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2018, 98, 5534 -5540.
AMA StyleAmelia Chorolque, Cristina Pozzo Ardizzi, Graciela Pellejero, Gabriela Aschkar, Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro, Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. Incidence of bacterial diseases associated with irrigation methods on onions (Allium cepa). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2018; 98 (14):5534-5540.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAmelia Chorolque; Cristina Pozzo Ardizzi; Graciela Pellejero; Gabriela Aschkar; Francisco Jesus Garcia Navarro; Raimundo Jiménez Ballesta. 2018. "Incidence of bacterial diseases associated with irrigation methods on onions (Allium cepa)." Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 98, no. 14: 5534-5540.