Energy-use efficiency and economic analysis of vegetable cropping sequences under greenhouse condition

Hedau, N.K.; Tuti, Mangal Deep; Stanley, J.; Mina, B. L.; Agrawal, P. K.; Bisht, Jaideep Kumar; Bhatt, J. C.

doi:10.1007/s12053-013-9239-1

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“…Monocropped spinach had the lowest energy values due to less energy output produced over more energy consumed (Tuti et al, 2012;Headau et al, 2014). Potato+radish had higher energy output, energy productivity, and energy profitability over monocropped potato.…”

Section: Energeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The higher potato equivalent yield, combined with minimal increases in cost of cultivation, resulted in higher net return and B:C ratio in both intercropping systems (Dua et al, 2005;Headau et al, 2014). When system productivity is more than the individual yield of monocropped crops, and there is no significant increase in cost of cultivation, profit will be high.…”

Section: Economic Feasibilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Potato+radish had higher energy output, energy productivity, and energy profitability over monocropped potato. This indicated that monocropped spinach and potato, with lower energy efficiency, may be enhanced by intercropping with the more energy efficient radish (Canakci and Akinci, 2006;Choudhary and Kumar, 2013;Headau et al, 2014). The question under consideration was energy efficiency of monocropped potato could be enhanced.…”

Section: Energeticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Productivity, Profitability, and Energy Consumption of Potato-Based Intercropping Systems

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Sachan

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International Journal of Vegetable Science

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Productivity, Profitability, and Energy Consumption of Potato-Based Intercropping Systems

Singh

Pande

Sachan

et al. 2015

International Journal of Vegetable Science

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“…The energy use efficiency is the direct indicator of greenhouse gas emission [37,38]. The quantification of energy use efficiency [39,40,31,34] of electrostatic sprayer in comparison with the knapsack powered mist blower and air compression sprayers in application of agricultural pesticides is need of the hour [41,42,14,43,44].…”

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Carbon Footprint of Electrostatic Sprayer in Comparison with Air Compression Sprayer and Mistblower

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Dhalin

Subhagan

et al. 2020

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This study aimed at finding out the efficacy of electrostatic sprayer on pest control in comparison with mist blower and air compression sprayer. Six pests were selected based on specific characteristics viz. integumental, movement and ecological niche. Energy use efficiency in production and application of pesticides used by different sprayers for the control of selected pests were quantified based on application efficiency, pre and post pest count and reoccurrence of pest infestation after spray. The greenhouse gas emission for the total energy usage for the corresponding quantity of pesticide were computed for all the selected sprayers. The energy use efficiency of electrostatic sprayer was found to be 1.5 times more than that of mist blower and 2 times more than that of air compression sprayers. The chemical usage by electrostatic sprayer was reduced by 65%, and that of knapsack mist blower was 35% with air compression sprayers. The corresponding greenhouse gas emission was only 20% for electrostatic sprayer and 65% for powered mist blower than that of air compression sprayers. The post pest count was almost nil in all the categories of pest while applying with electrostatic sprayer and the reoccurrence of the pest to the threshold level was minimum. This contributes a significant reduction in emission of CO2 when considered globally, and ultimately contribute to mitigation of global warming.

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“…The quantification of energy use efficiency [12,15] of electrostatic sprayer over the knapsack powered mist blower and air compression sprayers in application of agricultural pesticides to control different pests shows extreme characters in movement and habitat is need of the hour [19,20,21,22,14,23].…”

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Energy Use Efficacy of Different Sprayers on Crop Pest Management

Aneesha

Dhalin

Kumar

et al. 2020

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Pesticide application plays a major role in environmental hazards associated with over application and off-target movement of toxic pesticides from inefficient spray application. The introduction of electrically charged sprays for agricultural application can provide greater control of droplet transport with impending reduction of wastage. The study aims to compare the efficacy of electrostatic sprayer on pest control in comparison with mist blower (air assisted sprayer) and air compression sprayer (hydraulic sprayer). Six pests were viz. pumpkin beetle, cowpea aphid, cucurbit fruit fly, brinjal mealy bug, caterpillar and chilli mite were selected based on specific characteristics viz. integumental, movement and ecological niche. Energy use efficiency in production and application of pesticides used by different sprayers for the control of selected pests were quantified based on application efficiency of sprayers, Pre and Post pest count and the reoccurrence of pest infestation after spray. The energy use efficiency of electrostatic sprayer was found to be 1.5 times more than that of mist blower and 2 times more than that of air compression sprayers. In the chemical usage by electrostatic sprayer was reduced by 65 per cent and that of knapsack mist blower was 35 per cent with air compression sprayers. The post pest count was almost nil in all the categories of pest while applying with electrostatic sprayer and the reoccurrence of the pest to the threshold level was minimum. This contributed a significant increase in energy use efficiency of electrostatic sprayer, when it considered globally.

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Energy-use efficiency and economic analysis of vegetable cropping sequences under greenhouse condition

Cited by 24 publications

References 15 publications

Productivity, Profitability, and Energy Consumption of Potato-Based Intercropping Systems

Productivity, Profitability, and Energy Consumption of Potato-Based Intercropping Systems

Carbon Footprint of Electrostatic Sprayer in Comparison with Air Compression Sprayer and Mistblower

Energy Use Efficacy of Different Sprayers on Crop Pest Management

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