Influence of episodic climatic variability on the sustainability and productivity of grasslands
Influence des aléas ponctuels sur la pérennité et la productivité des prairies
Résumé
With the increase in the frequency of hazards, and in particular water hazards, French grasslands are subject to strong stress episodes, especially during persistent droughts. Some varieties are more resistant to these episodes, or able to recover more quickly. The composition of the mixtures of varieties used in grasslands has a strong impact on their durability.