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Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-199-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-11-199-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 11, issue 1
Original research article
 | 
10 Feb 2025
Original research article |  | 10 Feb 2025

Effects of moss restoration on surface runoff and initial soil erosion in a temperate vineyard

Corinna Gall, Silvana Oldenburg, Martin Nebel, Thomas Scholten, and Steffen Seitz

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Soil erosion is a major issue in vineyards due to often steep slopes and fallow interlines. While cover crops are typically used for erosion control, moss restoration has not yet been explored. In this study, moss restoration reduced surface runoff by 71.4 % and sediment discharge by 75.8 % compared with bare soil, similar to cover crops. Mosses could serve as ground cover where mowing is impractical, potentially reducing herbicide use in viticulture, although further research is needed.
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