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<p>This study rigorously examines the energy use efficiency and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the production of quince (<i>Cydonia oblonga</i> Mill.) in Türkiye, with the overarching objective of assessing its environmental sustainability. Conducted during the 2022–2023 agricultural season, the research was based in Sakarya Province, located in the Marmara Region, where primary data were obtained through face-to-face interviews with 36&#xa0;farmers selected using a&#xa0;stratified random sampling method. The analysis reveals that quince cultivation relies on a&#xa0;diverse array of energy inputs, quantified as follows: human labor (49.41 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 0.13%), machinery (3267.37 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 8.52%), pesticides (5926.14 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 15.46%), chemical fertilizers (18,160.09 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 47.38%), diesel fuel (4799.86 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 12.52%), irrigation water (3292.42 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 8.59%), electricity (2777.11 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 7.25%), and transportation (56.21 MJ&#xa0;ha⁻<sup>1</sup>; 0.15%). The total carbon emissions associated with quince production were calculated to be 2820.76 kg CO<sub>2</sub>eq ha⁻<sup>1</sup>. Among all emission sources, nitrogen-based fertilizers were identified as the dominant contributor, accounting for 42.39% of total emissions. These findings underscore the environmental burden posed by conventional input-intensive production practices. The results call for the integration of precision agriculture and environmentally sustainable technologies to reduce fossil energy dependency and mitigate carbon emissions in quince farming. Promoting such adaptive strategies is critical for enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems.</p>

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Analysis of Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions in Quince (Cydonia Oblonga Mill.) Production: A Case Study from Türkiye

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    2025年11月14日

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This study rigorously examines the energy use efficiency and associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the production of quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) in Türkiye, with the overarching objective of assessing its environmental sustainability. Conducted during the 2022–2023 agricultural season, the research was based in Sakarya Province, located in the Marmara Region, where primary data were obtained through face-to-face interviews with 36 farmers selected using a stratified random sampling method. The analysis reveals that quince cultivation relies on a diverse array of energy inputs, quantified as follows: human labor (49.41 MJ ha⁻1; 0.13%), machinery (3267.37 MJ ha⁻1; 8.52%), pesticides (5926.14 MJ ha⁻1; 15.46%), chemical fertilizers (18,160.09 MJ ha⁻1; 47.38%), diesel fuel (4799.86 MJ ha⁻1; 12.52%), irrigation water (3292.42 MJ ha⁻1; 8.59%), electricity (2777.11 MJ ha⁻1; 7.25%), and transportation (56.21 MJ ha⁻1; 0.15%). The total carbon emissions associated with quince production were calculated to be 2820.76 kg CO2eq ha⁻1. Among all emission sources, nitrogen-based fertilizers were identified as the dominant contributor, accounting for 42.39% of total emissions. These findings underscore the environmental burden posed by conventional input-intensive production practices. The results call for the integration of precision agriculture and environmentally sustainable technologies to reduce fossil energy dependency and mitigate carbon emissions in quince farming. Promoting such adaptive strategies is critical for enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems.