Source:
University of Padova - Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment, DAFNAEAuthor(s):
Claudia Chiodi
Federico Gavinelli
Shunlei Li
Massimo Cagnin
Davide Del Todesco Frisone
Sara Remelli
Aldo Dal Prà
Giuseppe Concheri
Andrea Squartini
Asia Paone
Cristina Menta
Piergiorgio Stevanato
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Additional Keywords:
Agrivoltaics, soil properties, microbial diversity, soil microorganisms, ground coverage ratio
Abstract/Summary:
Agrivoltaic systems (AV), which combine photovoltaic panels with crop cultivation, represent a dual land-use strategy to address food and energy security challenges under growing population pressures. However, the effects of AV systems on soil biogeochemical processes and microbial communities remain insufficiently characterized. This study investigated the effects of AV trackers with varying Ground Coverage Ratios (GCR) on soil physico-chemical properties, and microbial community composition and diversity.