Modeling pesticides emissions for Grapevine LCA: adaptation of Pest-LCI model to viticulture

Renaud-Gentié Christel, Teunis Johannes Dijkman, Anders Bjørn, Morten Birkved

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a tailored version of PestLCI 2.0, the most advanced life cycle inventory model for quantification of organic pes-ticide emissions from arable land, customized to appropriately account for viticulture specificities affecting pesticides emissions from vineyards. PestLCI 2.0 customization is further supported by the calculation of USEtox™ freshwater ecotoxicity characterization factors for active ingredients relevant in viticulture. Case studies on two different vineyard management systems illustrate PestLCI 2.0 model ap-plication. The customization of the PestLCI 2.0 model includes addition of 29 active substances, 9 application techniques, interception by a dual canopy (vine /grass cover), new soil and climate databases and further account of multiple vinerow treatment. Four substances dominate the overall toxicity profiles. Comparing the results obtained with PestLCI 2.0 with existing static emission quantification approaches results reveals that PestLCI 2.0 yields considerable lower emission loads and consequently, lower toxicity im-pact burdens. The issue of accounting for inorganic substances is discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment in the Agri-Food Sector
    EditorsRita Schenck, Douglas Huizenga
    Number of pages11
    PublisherACLCA
    Publication date2014
    Pages1075-1085
    ISBN (Print)978-0-9882145-7-6
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event9th International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment in the Agri-food Sector - San Francisco, United States
    Duration: 8 Oct 201410 Oct 2014

    Conference

    Conference9th International Conference on Life Cycle Assessment in the Agri-food Sector
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco
    Period08/10/201410/10/2014

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