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Water-saving techniques for restoring desertified lands: some lessons from the field

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Water-saving techniques for restoring desertified lands: some lessons from the field

dc.contributor.author	Carabassa, Vicenç
dc.contributor.author	Alba-Patiño, Daniela
dc.contributor.author	García, Sergio
dc.contributor.author	Campo Velásquez, Julián
dc.contributor.author	Lovenstein, Harrie
dc.contributor.author	Van Leijen, Gertruud
dc.contributor.author	Castro, Antonio J.
dc.contributor.author	González, Francisco
dc.contributor.author	Viera, Gustavo
dc.contributor.author	Kourkoumpas, Dimitrios-Sotirios
dc.contributor.author	Zioga, Argyro Aliki
dc.contributor.author	Papadelis, Christos Emmanouel
dc.contributor.author	Andreu Pérez, Vicente
dc.contributor.author	Gimeno García, Eugenia
dc.contributor.author	Kallen, Sven
dc.contributor.author	Alcañiz, Josep Maria
dc.date.accessioned	2022-05-13T17:53:28Z
dc.date.available	2022-05-13T17:53:28Z
dc.date.issued	2022
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10550/82772
dc.description.abstract	Nature-based solutions can significantly contribute to restoration projects in areas affected by desertification processes, where they are necessary for reversing land degradation. Currently, one innovative solution is The Cocoon , which has been designed as a new ecotechnology for improving seedling establishment. The Cocoon consists of a doughnut-shaped container made of recycled cardboard that provides water and shelter at least during the first year of a seedling, which is the most critical for plant establishment. To determine the effectiveness of this ecotechnology under different conditions, the Cocoon was tested on a variety of soils, climates, vegetation, and land uses. Six planting trials were performed in Spain and Greece, which covered a range from humid to arid climates. With the objective of studying its functionality, the survival of the seedlings, their vigor, and growth were monitored for 2 years. Compared with conventional planting systems, the Cocoon has effectively increased seedling survival, especially under dry growing conditions (low rainfall, soils with low water holding capacity). The Cocoon also allowed for higher growth of some species (olive trees, holm oaks, and Aleppo pines). Moreover, a positive correlation between the rainfall on the site and the biodegradation degree of the Cocoon device was observed. Overall, the Cocoon becomes more efficient in arid climates or adverse growing conditions.
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.relation.ispartof	Land Degradation and Development, 2021, vol. 33, num. 1, p. 133-144
dc.source	Carabassa, Vicenç Alba-Patiño, Daniela García, Sergio Campo Velásquez, Julián Lovenstein, Harrie Van Leijen, Gertruud Castro, Antonio J. González, Francisco Viera, Gustavo Kourkoumpas, Dimitrios-Sotirios Zioga, Argyro Aliki Papadelis, Christos Emmanouel Andreu Pérez, Vicente Gimeno García, Eugenia Kallen, Sven Alcañiz, Josep Maria 2021 Water-saving techniques for restoring desertified lands: some lessons from the field Land Degradation and Development 33 1 133 144
dc.subject	Canvis climàtics
dc.subject	Sequeres
dc.subject	Aigua Utilització
dc.title	Water-saving techniques for restoring desertified lands: some lessons from the field
dc.type	journal article	es_ES
dc.date.updated	2022-05-13T17:53:28Z
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4134
dc.identifier.idgrec	152903
dc.rights.accessRights	open access	es_ES