Process information
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| Location | TR |
| Geographical representativeness description | Coastal Mediterranean region, where the northern areas are protected by the high altitude Taurus Mountains, Alanya and Gazipas¸ a, a district of Antalya province, and Anamur and Bozyazı, districts of Mersin province, are the most important banana growing locations in Turkey。 |
| Reference year | 2020 |
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| Use advice for data set | When utilizing this LCA data set for banana production, users should ensure to model the process according to the specific cultivation methods, inputs, and geographic conditions similar to those described for the Mediterranean coastal regions of Turkey. It's essential to consider factors such as local climate, soil type, water availability, and the use of manual or mechanical agricultural practices. Additionally, users should account for the impact of transportation if the production location differs from the site of final consumption. Attention should be given to any methodological assumptions regarding the type of fertilizers and pesticides used, and the manner in which water is sourced and utilized in the irrigation processes. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The described banana production process is applicable for agricultural operations focused on cultivating bananas as a commercial crop. It is used to produce bananas that are typically sold for direct consumption, or for use in food processing, such as in the production of desserts, baked goods, and beverages. This agricultural process is particularly relevant for farms situated in climates similar to the Mediterranean coastal regions of Turkey, which are suitable for banana cultivation. |
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| General comment on data set | Prepare seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, water and other substances required for banana production, and complete sowing, irrigation, fertilization and fruit harvesting by manual or mechanical means. |
| Copyright | No |
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| Functional Unit | 2 t banana |
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| Data set valid until | 2021 |
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