Agricultural Engineering Technologies in the Control of Frost Damage in Permanent Plantations

The occurrence of late spring frosts due to climate change causes great damage to plantation production worldwide. The main objective of the paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the problem and to outline effective protective measures against late spring frosts. The nature of frost depend...

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Published in:AgriEngineering 2023-12, Vol.5 (4), p.2079-2111
Main Authors: Tadić, Vjekoslav, Gligorević, Kosta, Mileusnić, Zoran, Miodragović, Rajko, Hajmiler, Marko, Radočaj, Dorijan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural engineering
Agricultural production
Agricultural technology
Agriculture
Climate change
Cold
critical temperatures
Diameters
fans
fogging
Freezing
Frost
Frost damage
Fruits
heat loss
heaters
Ice
Phase transitions
Plant growth
Plant protection
Plantations
Sprinkler systems
System effectiveness
Temperature
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Summary:The occurrence of late spring frosts due to climate change causes great damage to plantation production worldwide. The main objective of the paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the problem and to outline effective protective measures against late spring frosts. The nature of frost depends on regional, altitudinal, and geographic differences, but they all share a common problem: they remove heat, resulting in the freezing of new plant growth and flowers. Tissue freezing is affected by critical temperatures and the frost type, intensity, and duration. Protection against late spring frosts can be broadly divided into three categories: active, passive, and chemical measures. In the field of agricultural engineering, various techniques have been thoroughly researched, and their effectiveness has been confirmed by research. These include various sprinkler systems, different heating devices, and large-diameter fans. Conclusive findings are being made on the performance of these systems in sub-zero temperatures and their cost-effectiveness. Climate change increases the importance of protecting permanent crops from late spring frosts and requires advances in agricultural technology to meet changing production demands and challenges.
ISSN:2624-7402
2624-7402
DOI:10.3390/agriengineering5040128