A research on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for use of outdoor tomatoes in Adana province

In this study, taking into account the chemical inputs directly used for unit production area (ha) in table tomato production in open field conditions in Adana province; energy use and equivalent carbon dioxide emissions (CO2-eq). A total of 9261.73 MJ/ha of petroleum products (PU) energy is consumed due to the use of tools and machinery for table tomato production. A total of 2042.92 MJ/ha energy is consumed for the use of plant nutrition products (BBU). A total of 491.9 kgCO2-eq/ha CO2-eq emission related to BBU use is realized. A total of 2125.5 MJ/ha of energy is consumed for the use of plant protection products (BKU) and a total of 66.6 kgCO2/ha of CO2 is emitted. A total of 7.506 g of chemical inputs are used, including 2.625 g PU, 4.731 g BBU and 0.150 g BKU to produce 1 kg of fresh tomatoes in open tomato production. As a result of PU, BBU and BKU consumption to produce 1 kg of fresh tomatoes, 8.568 kgCO2, 6.149 kgCO2-eq and 0.833 kgCO2 are released respectively. In Adana, 1 kg of fresh tomatoes in the open, 15.55 gCO2 is emitted as a result of total chemical input usage.