@article{fdi:010090314,
  title = {{N}ematodes associated with saffron {II} : bioindication for soil health assessment and impact of agricultural practices},
  author = {{B}enjlil, {H}. and {A}laoui, {I}. {F}. and {H}amza, {M}. {A}. and {B}raimi, {A}. and {O}ubidari, {T}. and {I}dhmida, {A}. and {I}hitassen, {A}. and {T}azi, {H}. and {E}l {K}herrak, {H}. and {P}aulitz, {T}. and {F}ossati, {O}dile and {F}erji, {Z}. and {C}herifi, {K}. and {M}ayad, {E}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{B}ackground: {S}affron cultivation is vital in the {T}aliouine-{T}aznakht regions, but the influence of agricultural practices on soil nematode communities, critical for soil health and plant productivity, is not well understood. {T}his study characterizes nematode communities in saffron fields of the {T}aliouine-{T}aznakht regions, assessing the impact of various agricultural practices on these communities, with a focus on their diversity, functional roles, and potential as bio-indicators of soil health. {A} total of 163 soil samples were collected from saffron fields in {T}aliouine-{T}aznakht. {N}ematode communities were identified, quantified, and their functional diversity analyzed. {P}rincipal {C}omponent {A}nalysis ({PCA}) was used to visualize relationships between nematode communities and sampling sites. {C}o-inertia analysis assessed the impact of agricultural practices on nematode diversity. {T}he nematode communities were diverse and varied across regions. {PCA} identified unique nematode community compositions in different saffron fields. {O}mnivorous nematodes were strongly linked with {T}aouyalte ({TA}), and herbivorous ones were prevalent at {A}gadir {M}elloul ({AM}) and {S}idi {H}ssaine ({SH}). {M}odern crop types, highfrequency irrigation, and alfalfa-barley rotation were positively correlated with predator nematode abundance, potentially controlling plant parasitic nematodes and encouraging nutrient cycling. {C}onversely, monocropping, traditional irrigation, and long plantation age correlated with reduced structure and maturity indices, suggesting a less stable ecosystem. {T}his study unveils the intricate relationships between nematode communities in {T}aliouine-{T}aznakht saffron fields and agricultural practices. {F}indings indicate that specific practices, such as crop rotation and modern irrigation techniques, can foster beneficial nematode groups that improve soil health and potentially regulate harmful plant parasitic nematodes. {T}his knowledge is crucial for crafting sustainable and effective saffron cultivation strategies.},
  keywords = {{S}oil health ; {N}ematodes ; {F}ood web ; {A}gricultural practices ; {C}rocus sativus ; {MAROC}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{A}pplied {S}oil {E}cology},
  volume = {193},
  numero = {},
  pages = {105111 [9 ]},
  ISSN = {0929-1393},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.apsoil.2023.105111},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010090314},
}