Bulgari R., Petrini A., Cocetta G., Nicoletto C., Ertani A., Sambo P., Ferrante A., Nicola S. (2021). The impact of COVID-19 on horticulture: critical issues and opportunities derived from an unexpected occurrence. Horticulturae, 01/06/2021, vol. 7, n. 6, p. 1-17.
https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7060124
https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7060124
Titre : | The impact of COVID-19 on horticulture: critical issues and opportunities derived from an unexpected occurrence (2021) |
Auteurs : | R. Bulgari ; A. Petrini ; G. Cocetta ; C. Nicoletto ; A. Ertani ; P. Sambo ; A. Ferrante ; S. Nicola |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Horticulturae (vol. 7, n. 6, June 2021) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 1-17 |
Langues : | Anglais |
Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
Catégories : |
Catégories principales 08 - ALIMENTATION ; 8.3 - Politique et Sécurité AlimentaireThésaurus IAMM CHAINE D'APPROVISIONNEMENT ; ALIMENTATION HUMAINE ; HORTICULTURE ; FLORICULTURE ; FRUITS ET LEGUMES ; COVID-19 ; RESILIENCE ; EVALUATION DE L'IMPACT ; VULNERABILITE ; CIRCUIT DE COMMERCIALISATION ; PRODUCTION ALIMENTAIRE |
Résumé : | The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many victims worldwide and has generated a serious economic crisis. Substantial changes have occurred in the food and ornamental production chains. The aim of the present review has been to summarize some of the main effects that the pandemic is having on horticulture and on the new habits of people. Infections and quarantine measures have prevented the regular flow of certain goods and of connected services. Cases of shortages and/or surpluses, a lack of the availability of labor, and a reduction in demand for some food products and flowers have occurred. New food production approaches have emerged and a reconnection between farmers and consumers has been spreading, thereby facilitating product distribution. Moreover, during the forced isolation, people have had to face periods of stress. The benefits that can be derived from leisure activities related to flowers and ornamental plants, and from access to nature and urban green spaces are increasingly being recognized as relevant. The seriousness of the pandemic will inevitably lead to lasting changes. Therefore, the vulnerability of the pre-COVID-19 distribution chains should be considered and a new food production chain should be drawn up, to increase the resilience of such systems. |
Cote : | En ligne |
URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7060124 |