Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem

Vicia villosa Roth is a forage legume with the capability for biological N fixation and natural reseeding, which could contribute to sustainability in semi‐arid regions. This study aimed to determine (i) the relationship between vetch density, seed production and spontaneous seed dispersal; (ii) the...

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Main Authors: Renzi Pugni, Juan Pablo, Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben, Cantamutto, Miguel Angel
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Online Access:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gfs.12255
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/2321
https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12255
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author Renzi Pugni, Juan Pablo
Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben
Cantamutto, Miguel Angel
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description Vicia villosa Roth is a forage legume with the capability for biological N fixation and natural reseeding, which could contribute to sustainability in semi‐arid regions. This study aimed to determine (i) the relationship between vetch density, seed production and spontaneous seed dispersal; (ii) the impact of the post‐dispersal tillage treatment over the soil seedbank dynamics; and (iii) potential predation of the seedbank by feral pigeons. A density range between 50 and 200 plants m−2 did not influence seed production or seed dispersal. Shallow disc tillage (SDT) clearly favoured self‐regeneration, resulting in higher amount of emerged seedlings during autumn compared to no tillage (NT). Based on observed emergence data, the percentage of emerged seedlings under SDT and NT were 38 and 6% of the seedbank, respectively, during 18 months after plot harvest. The lowest emergence values registered under NT could be associated with higher pressure from natural predators, soil‐borne pathogens, seed decay by ageing and false breaks. The feral pigeon (Columba livia var.) might be considered the main cause of vetch seedbank depletion in this study. Under controlled conditions, a single pigeon is able to consume, on average, between 184 and 768 seeds per day, depending on seed exposure and alternative food sources availability.
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spelling INTA23212018-06-28T14:54:57Z Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem Renzi Pugni, Juan Pablo Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben Cantamutto, Miguel Angel Vicia Villosa Plántulas Espaciamiento Suelo Labranza Agroecosistemas Zona Semiárida Seedlings Spacing Soil Tillage Agroecosystems Semiarid Zones Vicia villosa Roth is a forage legume with the capability for biological N fixation and natural reseeding, which could contribute to sustainability in semi‐arid regions. This study aimed to determine (i) the relationship between vetch density, seed production and spontaneous seed dispersal; (ii) the impact of the post‐dispersal tillage treatment over the soil seedbank dynamics; and (iii) potential predation of the seedbank by feral pigeons. A density range between 50 and 200 plants m−2 did not influence seed production or seed dispersal. Shallow disc tillage (SDT) clearly favoured self‐regeneration, resulting in higher amount of emerged seedlings during autumn compared to no tillage (NT). Based on observed emergence data, the percentage of emerged seedlings under SDT and NT were 38 and 6% of the seedbank, respectively, during 18 months after plot harvest. The lowest emergence values registered under NT could be associated with higher pressure from natural predators, soil‐borne pathogens, seed decay by ageing and false breaks. The feral pigeon (Columba livia var.) might be considered the main cause of vetch seedbank depletion in this study. Under controlled conditions, a single pigeon is able to consume, on average, between 184 and 768 seeds per day, depending on seed exposure and alternative food sources availability. EEA Hilario Ascasubi Fil: Renzi Pugni, Juan Pablo. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Hilario Ascasubi; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomía; Argentina Fil: Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomía; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiarida; Argentina Fil: Cantamutto, Miguel Angel. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Hilario Ascasubi; Argentina. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Departamento de Agronomía; Argentina 2018-05-04T12:47:35Z 2018-05-04T12:47:35Z 2017-09 info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gfs.12255 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/2321 0142-5242 1365-2494 https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12255 eng info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess application/pdf Grass and forage science 72 (3) : 524-533. (September 2017)
spellingShingle Vicia Villosa
Plántulas
Espaciamiento
Suelo
Labranza
Agroecosistemas
Zona Semiárida
Seedlings
Spacing
Soil
Tillage
Agroecosystems
Semiarid Zones
Renzi Pugni, Juan Pablo
Chantre Balacca, Guillermo Ruben
Cantamutto, Miguel Angel
Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title_full Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title_fullStr Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title_full_unstemmed Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title_short Self‐regeneration of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi‐arid agroecosystem
title_sort self regeneration of hairy vetch vicia villosa roth as affected by seedling density and soil tillage method in a semi arid agroecosystem
topic Vicia Villosa
Plántulas
Espaciamiento
Suelo
Labranza
Agroecosistemas
Zona Semiárida
Seedlings
Spacing
Soil
Tillage
Agroecosystems
Semiarid Zones
url https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/gfs.12255
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/2321
https://doi.org/10.1111/gfs.12255
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