Abstract Soil moisture or soil water content (SWC) is crucial for ecosystem functioning, affecting plant health and soil quality. Imbalances in soil moisture can result in reduced fruit production and altered soil biotic and abiotic parameters. Vineyards, especially those located on sloping terrains, or in less fertile soils, are highly susceptible to these issues. An effective nature‐based solution to reduce erosion, improve soil health and increase the biodiversity of soils in vineyards is implementing green cover in the inter‐row spaces. However, trade‐offs related to green cover management need to be carefully evaluated to ensure optimal outcomes. Therefore, we conducted a literature review and a meta‐analysis to analyse how soil water content changes when a green cover (perennial grass or cover crops) management method is used in a vineyard compared to no vegetation or tilled inter‐rows. We found 70 data sets concerning soil water content (SWC) in non‐irrigated vineyards involving tillage and green cover. The data revealed that SWC enhancement depends on the type of green cover, as perennial grass (GC) tended to increase SWC (on average by 15%), whereas cover crops (CC) decreased overall SWC (on average by 20%). Sub‐humid climates showed 35%–73% higher SWC compared to semi‐arid research sites. Temperature zones also revealed that the lower (&lt;12°C) average annual air temperature sites had the highest SWC. In general, the highest average SWC in GC also included the highest soil organic carbon (SOC) content and the lowest average bulk density (1.41 g cm −3 ) in the data set. However, changes in overall bulk density values were not significant among inter‐row soil management. We found that green cover generally increases penetration resistance (22% for GC and 61% for CC) and reduces the saturated hydraulic conductivities of the soils (i.e. 30% for GC and 79% for CC). However, our data set shows high deviations between research sites' values and climatic conditions, and while there are numerous benefits of green cover use in vineyard inter‐rows, site‐specific assessment is highly recommended prior to making changes in management practices.

Ágota Horel

Zsófia Bakacsi

Csaba Vass

Tibor Zsigmond

Soil Use and Management

土壤利用与管理在土壤科学、地球与环境科学、农业科学和工程领域出版。提交的论文应考虑影响土壤系统的自然和人为过程的基本机制，并应告知政策制定者和/或从业者有关可持续利用和管理土壤资源的信息。跨学科研究，例如将土壤与气候变化、生物多样性、全球健康和联合国可持续发展目标联系起来，具有强烈的新颖性、广泛的影响和意想不到的结果，受到欢迎。

The journal "Soil Use and Management" focuses on research in the fields of soil science, earth and environmental science, agricultural science, and engineering. Submitted papers should explore the fundamental mechanisms of natural and anthropogenic processes affecting soil systems and provide information to policymakers and practitioners regarding the sustainable use and management of soil resources. We particularly welcome interdisciplinary research that connects soil with climate change, biodiversity, global health, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as such studies often exhibit novelty, broad impact, and unexpected outcomes.

《Soil Use and Management》期刊专注于土壤科学、地球与环境科学、农业科学和工程领域的研究。提交的论文应探讨影响土壤系统的自然和人为过程的基本机制，并为政策制定者和从业者提供关于可持续利用和管理土壤资源的信息。我们特别欢迎跨学科的研究，尤其是那些将土壤与气候变化、生物多样性、全球健康以及联合国可持续发展目标相结合的研究，这类研究往往具有新颖性、广泛的影响力和意想不到的结果。

Category	Quartile
农林科学	3
农林科学, 土壤科学	4

Inter‐row soil management affecting soil moisture in non‐irrigated vineyard ecosystems: A meta‐analysis

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Category	Quartile
SOIL SCIENCE	1