Abstract
In this chapter, using various techniques such as lifecycle assessment and economic valuation of nonmarket services, the positive and negative consequences of saffron production on the environment and human life are included an economic analysis. The most important environmental impacts and functions of saffron production are included. Saffron is an ecofriendly agricultural product generating considerable economic benefit to farmers. Environmental benefits generated by saffron production are about eight times its environmental costs. Negative environmental impacts of saffron production are dramatically reduced if the use of cow manure is properly managed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Saffron |
| Subtitle of host publication | Science, Technology and Health |
| Pages | 367-390 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128186381 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Carbon footprint
- cultural function
- ecological energy indicators
- energy economic indicators
- green policy analysis matrix
- potential environmental impacts
- provisioning function
- regulating function
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences