Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties

Autores
Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea; Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana; Quintana, Rubén Dario; Mieres, Luciano Nicolás; Lorenzini, Hugo; Attademo, Andres M.
Año de publicación
2026
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inglés
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versión publicada
Descripción
Wetlands provide a wide range of essential ecosystem goods and services for humanity. However, various anthropogenic activities, including overgrazing, have degraded these ecosystems, threatening their integrity. Consequently, it is crucial to develop sustainable strategies to ensure their long-term conservation. In this context, agroecology, as a framework guiding agroecological transition, offers a viable alternative, providing strategies and tools for the sustainable management of productive systems. This study evaluates the association between agroecological transition stages and two key components within extensive livestock systems in minimally disturbed wetlands of central Argentina: (1) grassland plant attributes and (2) soil physicochemical properties. Nine ranches were evaluated, representing a different stage of agroecological transition: non-agroecological ranches (NAR), transitional ranches (TR), and advanced agroecological ranches (AAR). The findings reveal that AAR exhibited greater forage species richness, greater perennial and legume cover, and a lower proportion of bare soil. Regarding soil characteristics, AAR showed lower Bd, higher N tot, NH4+, NO3−, and P ex. compared to NAR. Overall, the results underscore the potential of agroecological approaches to improve both vegetation structure and soil health, contributing to the ecological sustainability and resilience of wetland-based livestock systems under ongoing environmental pressures.
EEA Reconquista
Fil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; Argentina
Fil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista. Agencia de Extensión Rural San Javier; Argentina
Fil: Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Área de Agroecología; Argentina
Fil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Universidad Nacional de San Martín. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; Argentina
Fil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; Argentina
Fil: Mieres, Luciano Nicolás. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; Argentina
Fil: Lorenzini, Hugo. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; Argentina
Fil: Attademo, Andres M. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; Argentina.
Fil: Attademo, Andres M. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
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Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems : 1-35 (Published online: 23 Apr 2026)
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Tierras Húmedas
Sistemas Pecuarios
Agroecología
Propiedades Físico - Químicas Suelo
Praderas
Argentina
Wetlands
Livestock Systems
Agroecology
Soil Chemicophysical Properties
Grasslands
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spelling Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical propertiesMuchiutti, Ayelén AndreaJacobo, Elizabeth JulianaQuintana, Rubén DarioMieres, Luciano NicolásLorenzini, HugoAttademo, Andres M.Tierras HúmedasSistemas PecuariosAgroecologíaPropiedades Físico - Químicas SueloPraderasArgentinaWetlandsLivestock SystemsAgroecologySoil Chemicophysical PropertiesGrasslandsWetlands provide a wide range of essential ecosystem goods and services for humanity. However, various anthropogenic activities, including overgrazing, have degraded these ecosystems, threatening their integrity. Consequently, it is crucial to develop sustainable strategies to ensure their long-term conservation. In this context, agroecology, as a framework guiding agroecological transition, offers a viable alternative, providing strategies and tools for the sustainable management of productive systems. This study evaluates the association between agroecological transition stages and two key components within extensive livestock systems in minimally disturbed wetlands of central Argentina: (1) grassland plant attributes and (2) soil physicochemical properties. Nine ranches were evaluated, representing a different stage of agroecological transition: non-agroecological ranches (NAR), transitional ranches (TR), and advanced agroecological ranches (AAR). The findings reveal that AAR exhibited greater forage species richness, greater perennial and legume cover, and a lower proportion of bare soil. Regarding soil characteristics, AAR showed lower Bd, higher N tot, NH4+, NO3−, and P ex. compared to NAR. Overall, the results underscore the potential of agroecological approaches to improve both vegetation structure and soil health, contributing to the ecological sustainability and resilience of wetland-based livestock systems under ongoing environmental pressures.EEA ReconquistaFil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; ArgentinaFil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista. Agencia de Extensión Rural San Javier; ArgentinaFil: Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Área de Agroecología; ArgentinaFil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Universidad Nacional de San Martín. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; ArgentinaFil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; ArgentinaFil: Mieres, Luciano Nicolás. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; ArgentinaFil: Lorenzini, Hugo. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; ArgentinaFil: Attademo, Andres M. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; Argentina.Fil: Attademo, Andres M. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaTaylor and Francis2026-04-28T12:37:44Z2026-04-28T12:37:44Z2026-04info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/25977https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21683565.2026.26601112168-35652168-3573https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2026.2660111Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems : 1-35 (Published online: 23 Apr 2026)reponame:INTA Digital (INTA)instname:Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuariaenginfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)2026-05-07T11:53:20Zoai:localhost:20.500.12123/25977instacron:INTAInstitucionalhttp://repositorio.inta.gob.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://repositorio.inta.gob.ar/oai/requesttripaldi.nicolas@inta.gob.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:l2026-05-07 11:53:20.845INTA Digital (INTA) - Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuariafalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
title Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
spellingShingle Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea
Tierras Húmedas
Sistemas Pecuarios
Agroecología
Propiedades Físico - Químicas Suelo
Praderas
Argentina
Wetlands
Livestock Systems
Agroecology
Soil Chemicophysical Properties
Grasslands
title_short Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
title_full Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
title_fullStr Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
title_full_unstemmed Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
title_sort Agroecological transition in wetland livestock systems in Argentina: effects on grasslands and soil physicochemical properties
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea
Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana
Quintana, Rubén Dario
Mieres, Luciano Nicolás
Lorenzini, Hugo
Attademo, Andres M.
author Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea
author_facet Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea
Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana
Quintana, Rubén Dario
Mieres, Luciano Nicolás
Lorenzini, Hugo
Attademo, Andres M.
author_role author
author2 Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana
Quintana, Rubén Dario
Mieres, Luciano Nicolás
Lorenzini, Hugo
Attademo, Andres M.
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Tierras Húmedas
Sistemas Pecuarios
Agroecología
Propiedades Físico - Químicas Suelo
Praderas
Argentina
Wetlands
Livestock Systems
Agroecology
Soil Chemicophysical Properties
Grasslands
topic Tierras Húmedas
Sistemas Pecuarios
Agroecología
Propiedades Físico - Químicas Suelo
Praderas
Argentina
Wetlands
Livestock Systems
Agroecology
Soil Chemicophysical Properties
Grasslands
dc.description.none.fl_txt_mv Wetlands provide a wide range of essential ecosystem goods and services for humanity. However, various anthropogenic activities, including overgrazing, have degraded these ecosystems, threatening their integrity. Consequently, it is crucial to develop sustainable strategies to ensure their long-term conservation. In this context, agroecology, as a framework guiding agroecological transition, offers a viable alternative, providing strategies and tools for the sustainable management of productive systems. This study evaluates the association between agroecological transition stages and two key components within extensive livestock systems in minimally disturbed wetlands of central Argentina: (1) grassland plant attributes and (2) soil physicochemical properties. Nine ranches were evaluated, representing a different stage of agroecological transition: non-agroecological ranches (NAR), transitional ranches (TR), and advanced agroecological ranches (AAR). The findings reveal that AAR exhibited greater forage species richness, greater perennial and legume cover, and a lower proportion of bare soil. Regarding soil characteristics, AAR showed lower Bd, higher N tot, NH4+, NO3−, and P ex. compared to NAR. Overall, the results underscore the potential of agroecological approaches to improve both vegetation structure and soil health, contributing to the ecological sustainability and resilience of wetland-based livestock systems under ongoing environmental pressures.
EEA Reconquista
Fil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; Argentina
Fil: Muchiutti, Ayelén Andrea. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista. Agencia de Extensión Rural San Javier; Argentina
Fil: Jacobo, Elizabeth Juliana. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Agronomía. Área de Agroecología; Argentina
Fil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Universidad Nacional de San Martín. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; Argentina
Fil: Quintana, Ruben Dario. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación e Ingeniería Ambiental; Argentina
Fil: Mieres, Luciano Nicolás. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; Argentina
Fil: Lorenzini, Hugo. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Reconquista; Argentina
Fil: Attademo, Andres M. Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas; Argentina.
Fil: Attademo, Andres M. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
description Wetlands provide a wide range of essential ecosystem goods and services for humanity. However, various anthropogenic activities, including overgrazing, have degraded these ecosystems, threatening their integrity. Consequently, it is crucial to develop sustainable strategies to ensure their long-term conservation. In this context, agroecology, as a framework guiding agroecological transition, offers a viable alternative, providing strategies and tools for the sustainable management of productive systems. This study evaluates the association between agroecological transition stages and two key components within extensive livestock systems in minimally disturbed wetlands of central Argentina: (1) grassland plant attributes and (2) soil physicochemical properties. Nine ranches were evaluated, representing a different stage of agroecological transition: non-agroecological ranches (NAR), transitional ranches (TR), and advanced agroecological ranches (AAR). The findings reveal that AAR exhibited greater forage species richness, greater perennial and legume cover, and a lower proportion of bare soil. Regarding soil characteristics, AAR showed lower Bd, higher N tot, NH4+, NO3−, and P ex. compared to NAR. Overall, the results underscore the potential of agroecological approaches to improve both vegetation structure and soil health, contributing to the ecological sustainability and resilience of wetland-based livestock systems under ongoing environmental pressures.
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