Influence of climate change on the soil water balance in grassland
Higher air temperatures with sufficient rainfall can lead to a longer growing season and biomass gain. However, higher air temperatures and increases in atmospheric CO 2 combined with the occurrence of extreme weather events such as drought can also lead to biomass reduction.
The effects of climate change on soil water and biomass were quantified using six weighable lysimeters at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein. The influence of climate change on the soil water balance parameters precipitation, evaporation and seepage was discussed. The effects of extreme dry periods on soil moisture and yield anomalies at the montane grassland location were also analyzed.
Questions such as "How can you measure the behavior of water in the soil?" or “What happens to the water in the ground?” or “What effects do changes in the soil water balance have on grassland?” are explained in this podcast.
Here for you is the full conversation from our head of research and innovation, PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Dr. Veronika Forstner on the topic “Influence of climate change on the soil water balance in grassland” in full length:
Further documents:
- specialist brochure on climate change adaptation based on the podcast series with short and meaningful specialist articles for reading and
- Supplementary slide sets for teaching and advice in all agricultural areas.
