Resource Type:
Publication
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Title:
Life cycle inventory assessment of carrot crops in France
Series Name:
Acta horticulturae
Issue:
1153
Page Numbers:
9-14
Publication Year:
2017
Publication Date:
2017
Cross Reference:
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| The pub, Life cycle inventory assessment of carrot crops in France, is a part of pub, International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae. |
Citation:
Grasselly D, Koch P, Colomb V. Life cycle inventory assessment of carrot crops in France. Acta horticulturae. 2017; (1153)9-14.
Abstract:
The program AGRIBALYSE® was launched in 2010 by the French environment and energy management Agency (ADEME) to develop a public life cycle inventory database for French agricultural products. Carrot crop was studied at farm gate according to the main growing systems used in the two major production areas (Aquitaine and Lower Normandy). The results obtained for carrot crops are presented and discussed, with a focus on four impact indicators: energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, acidification and eutrophication. The most impacting practices are the use of N fertilizers, soil fumigation and mechanization. These results represent a step forward to help growers to improve their production systems.
Publication Model:
[electronic resource].
Language Abbr:
eng
Keywords:
- acidification
- carrots
- crops
- databases
- energy
- eutrophication
- farms
- greenhouse gas emissions
- growers
- life cycle inventory
- mechanization
- nitrogen fertilizers
- production technology
- soil fumigation
Notes:
p. 9-14.