Effect of land use and management on the early stages of soil water erosion in French Mediterranean vineyards

The effect of changes in land use on the early stages of soil water erosion was studied on brown calcareous soils (Calcic Luvisols), a widespread type of soil suitable for wine-growing in the French Mediterranean area. This type of soil is subject to high intensity rainfall events. Rainfall of 60 mm/h was simulated on dry soil for several types of land use including scrubland, fallow and several wine-growing strategies (chemical and mechanical...