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Land suitability analysis for emerging fruit crops in central Portugal using GIS

dc.contributor.authorQuinta-Nova, L.C.
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Dora
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-13T17:56:13Z
dc.date.available2020-04-13T17:56:13Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractFruit production is an important component of agricultural production in Portugal, and it has a positive impact on the economy, especially in rural areas. In recent years, there has been increased investment in so-called ‘emerging crops’. It is agreed that using the crops that are best suited to the soil and climate conditions as well as the socio-economic environment promotes sustainable use in rural areas. The objective of this study is to determine the suitability of different emerging fruit crops for cultivation in the Beira Baixa region based on analysis of soil and climate factors. The pistachio tree (Pistacia vera L.), strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.), almond tree (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) DA Webb) and walnut tree (Juglans regia L.) were checked against the biophysical criteria for cultivation. The results were processed using a geographic information system. Analysis was performed using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). Thus, after dividing the problem into hierarchical levels of decision-making, a pairwise comparison of criteria was performed to evaluate the weights of these criteria based on a scale of importance. Then, the consistency of these operations was validated. The AHP was adequate for evaluation of fruit tree species’ suitability since it enabled integration of several criteria, decision-making and problem resolution. It is essential to be aware of the suitability and resilience of new crops in order to meet the need to adapt to climate change.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationQuinta-Nova, L., Ferreira, D. (2020). Land suitability analysis for emerging fruit crops in Central Portugal using GIS. Agriculture and Forestry, 66 (1): 41-48.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.17707/AgricultForestpt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1800-9492
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/7075
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.relationGEOBIOTEC - UID/GEO/04035/2019pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttp://www.agricultforest.ac.me/paper.php?id=2923pt_PT
dc.subjectMulti-criteria evaluationpt_PT
dc.subjectLand use suitabilitypt_PT
dc.subjectFruit cultivationpt_PT
dc.subjectAnalytic Hierarchy Processpt_PT
dc.subjectGISpt_PT
dc.titleLand suitability analysis for emerging fruit crops in central Portugal using GISpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.conferencePlacePodgoricapt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage48pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue1pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage41pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleAgriculture and Forestry / Poljoprivreda i Sumarstvopt_PT
oaire.citation.volume66pt_PT
person.familyNameQuinta-Nova
person.familyNameFerreira
person.givenNameLuís
person.givenNameDora Isabel Rodrigues
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