CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TRANSACTIONS - VOL.58
Guest Editors: Remigio Berruto, Pietro Catania, Mariangela Vallone
Copyright © 2017, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.,
ISBN 978-88-95608-52-5;
ISSN 2283-9216

TABLE OF CONTENTS & AUTHOR INDEX
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LABOUR, ERGONOMICS, SAFETY AND HEALTH
 
Online Cad/cfd-based Design Tool to Assess Ventilation Strategies to Reduce Confined-space Entry Risk 1
Murphy D., Manbeck H., Hofstetter D., Puri V. DOI:10.3303/CET1758001
   
Assessing Perceptions and Alerts of Tractor Instability 7
Ochoa Lleras N., Brennan S., Murphy D., Klena J., Garvey P., Sommer III H.J. DOI:10.3303/CET1758002
   
Recurrent Musculoskeletal Conditions Among Farmers: a Path Towards Disability Pension 13
Karttunen J., Rautiainen R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758003
   
Development and Experiment of a Smart Scale to Improve Packaging of Flower Cuttings 19
Bechar A., Lidor G., Vitner G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758004
   
Participatory Ergonomic Design of a Safety Training Tool for Migrant Workers in Agriculture 25
Caffaro F., Bagagiolo G., Micheletti Cremasco M., Cavallo E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758005
   
Ergonomic Checks in Tractors Through Motion Capturing 31
Schempp T., Bottinger S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758006
   
CO2 Production by Human Labour in Agriculture over Turkey 37
Adaya B., Ertekin C., Evrendilek F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758007
   
Working Time Requirements, Workload and Physical Strain of Daily Stable Work on Small Farms Specialized in Suckler Cows in Upper Carinthia 43
Pichorner A., Schaffernicht S., Schick M., Moder K., Quendler E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758008
   
Energy Analysis of Agricultural Labor 49
Kasumov N., Mozhaev E., Kasumova S., Slesarenko S., Kasumova N. DOI:10.3303/CET1758009
   
Creation of Calculation Models for Estimation of Labour Requirement for Barn Dried Hay Production and Its Feeding on Dairy Farms 55
Macuhova J., Jakschitz-Wild S., Haidn B., Thurner S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758010
   
The Stability of Self-propelled Sprayers According to the Iso 16231 Standardized Procedure 61
Capacci E., Franceschetti B., Ciuffoli A., Rondelli V. DOI:10.3303/CET1758011
   
Analysis of a Planning Tool for the Calculation of Working Time Requirement in Agriculture 67
Stark R., Stiefel S., Heitkaemper K. DOI:10.3303/CET1758012
   
Antimicrobial Activity of the Extracts of Terfezia Claveryi and Tirmania Pinoyi Against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria Causal Agent of Diseases in Tomato 73
Gargano M.L., Bella P., Panno S., Arizza V., Inguglia L., Catara V., Venturella G., Davino S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758013
   
A Survey on Fatal Accidents for Overturning of Agricultural Tractors in Italy 79
Pessina D., Facchinetti D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758014
   
Reducing the Risk from Manual Handling of Loads in Agriculture: Proposal and Assessment of Easily Achievable Preventive Measures 85
Cecchini M., Colantoni A., Monarca D., Longo L., Riccioni S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758015
   
Innovative Mechatronic Solutions for Decoupling in Agricultural Machinery 91
Rimediotti M., Sarri D., Cavallo E., Lombardo S., Lisci R., Vieri M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758016
   
Vibration Transmission to the Hand-arm System by Means of Portable Olive Beater: the Effect of Body Mass. 97
Romano E., Fornaciari L., Cutini M., Brambilla M., Bisaglia C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758017
   
Survey on the Status of Enforcement of European Directives on Health and Safety at Work in Some Farms of Central Italy 103
Cecchini M., Colantoni A., Monarca D., Cossio F., Riccioni S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758018
   
A Multi-year Analysis of Traffic Accidents Involving Agricultural Tractors 109
Arnal P., Lopez-Maestresalas A., Arazuri S., Mangado J.M., Jaren C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758019
   
Job Factors Associated with Occupational Injuries and Deaths in the United States Forestry Industry 115
Rosecrance J., Lagerstrom E., Murgia L. DOI:10.3303/CET1758020
   
Revision of the Working Time Classification to Optimize Work Processes in Modern Agriculture 121
Reith S., Frisch J., Winkler B. DOI:10.3303/CET1758021
   
A Body Impedance-based Safety System for Electrical Pruning Tools 127
Sarri D., Gemignani S., Lisci R., Vieri M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758022
   
Benchmarking Labour Input on Irish Dairy Farms with Use of a Smartphone App 133
Deming J., Gleeson D., O Dwyer T., Kinsella J., O Brien B. DOI:10.3303/CET1758023
   
Noise Risk Assessment in a Modern Olive Oil Mill 139
Vallone M., Morello G., Catania P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758024
   
An Application of Morphometry to Artificial Systems: the Evolutionary Study of Farm Tractors 145
Bietresato M., Bisaglia C., Merola M., Brambilla M., Cutini M., Mazzetto F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758025
   
Proposal of an Advanced Facility to Perform Static and Dynamic Tests of Stability on Agricultural Machines 151
Bietresato M., Mazzetto F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758026
   
A Study of a Barometric Methodology for Assessing the Agricultural and Forestry Machine’s Seat Comfort 157
Pirozzi M., Rapisarda V., Ferri M., Calcante A., Oberti R., Romano E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758027
   
Hand-held Olive Beaters: Analysis of the Upper Limb Disorders and Hand-arm Vibration Risks 163
Calvo A., Romano E., Schillaci G., Preti C., Deboli R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758028
   
Temperature and Position Effect on Readability of Passive Uhf Rfid Labels for Beverage Packaging 169
Barge P., Biglia A., Comba L., Gay P., Ricauda D., Tortia C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758029
   
SYSTEM ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT AND TRACEABILITY
 
Energy Demand and Greenhouse Gases Emissions in the Life Cycle of Coffee Harvesters 175
Mantoam E., Romanelli T., Gimenez L., Milan M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758030
   
Equipment Development to Manage Cover Crops for Small and Urban No-till Farming Systems 181
Kornecki T., Prior S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758031
   
Validation and Comparison of Two Different Pedometers That Could Be Used for Automatic Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows 187
Lorenzini I., Schindhelm K., Haidn B., Weingut F., Kossmann A., Reiter K., Misha E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758032
   
An Innovative Smart Device to Control Modified Atmosphere Packaging (map) of Fruit and Vegetables 193
Matera A., Genovese F., Altieri G., Tauriello A., Di Renzo G.C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758033
   
Evaluation of Graft Success of Grapevine After Incubation Room by Means of Thermographic, Electrical and Mechanical Techniques 199
Pisciotta A., Orlando S., Di Lorenzo R., D'Acquisto L. DOI:10.3303/CET1758034
   
Circulatory Management of Nutritional Substance Growing Sunflower and Extracting Nutrition by Hot-compressed Water Treatment 205
Tojo S., Chosa T. DOI:10.3303/CET1758035
   
FIELD OPERATIONS
 
Evaluation of Energy Requirements of Tillage Methods for Cereals Cultivation in Central Italy 211
Fanigliulo R., Biocca M., Pochi D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758036
   
Tillage Effects on Some Soil Physical Properties in Semi-arid Mediterranean Region of Turkey 217
Barut Z., Celik I. DOI:10.3303/CET1758037
   
A Theoretical Study of Haulm Loss Resulting from Rotor Topper Oscillation 223
Bulgakov V., Adamchuk V., Arak M., Olt J. DOI:10.3303/CET1758038
   
Mechanisation of Different Logging Operations: Environmental Impact Assessment Using Life Cycle Assessment (lca) Approach 229
Proto A.R., Bacenetti J., Macri G., Fiala M., Zimbalatti G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758039
   
Transplanting for Conversion to Warm Season Turfgrass 235
Fontanelli M., Frasconi C., Raffaelli M., Martelloni L., Pirchio M., Peruzzi A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758040
   
Can Flaming Be Performed as Selective Weed Control Treatment in Turfgrass? 241
Fontanelli M., Frasconi C., Raffaelli M., Martelloni L., Abou Chehade L., Peruzzi A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758041
   
Experimental Evaluation of the Soil Pressure Distribution on Plough Parts 247
Varani M., Mattetti M., Molari G., Morelli F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758042
   
Effect of Organic Fertilization on Capsaicin Content in Trinidad Scorpion (capsicum Chinese) Peppers: Preliminary Results 253
Pampuro N., Tebaldo V., Fabbri D., Calza P., Faga M.G., Cavallo E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758043
   
Mechanical Thinner of Apricot Fruitlet 259
Faugno S., Cacchi M., Sirri S., Caracciolo G., Giovannini D., Quaquarelli I., Civitarese V., Assirelli A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758044
   
Two Steps Arundo Donax L Harvesting in South Italy 265
Faugno S., Quaquarelli I., Civitarese V., Crimaldi M., Sannino M., Ricciardiello G., Caracciolo G., Assirelli A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758045
   
Chip Quality as a Function of Harvesting Methodology 271
Faugno S., Civitarese V., Assirelli A., Sperandio G., Saulino L., Crimaldi M., Sannino M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758046
   
Acceleration Assessment During Mechanical Harvest of Grapes Using a non Commercial Instrumented Sphere 277
Vallone M., Alleri M., Bono F., Catania P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758047
   
The Effect of Distance and Field Area on Energy Balance of Switchgrass 283
Rodias E., Berruto R., Busato P., Bochtis D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758048
   
Web-based Tool Approach for Energy Balance Estimation Designed for Multiple-crops Production Systems 289
Busato P., Sopegno A., Berruto R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758049
   
Effects of Different Harvesting Methods and Bale Shape on Hay Quality 295
Vurarak Y., Ince A., Bilgili M.E., Yucel H. DOI:10.3303/CET1758050
   
An Automatic Machine Able to Perform Variable Rate Application of Flame Weeding: Design and Assembly 301
Frasconi C., Raffaelli M., Emmi L., Fontanelli M., Martelloni L., Peruzzi A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758051
   
LOGISTICS
 
Influences and Decision Criteria on Infield-logistics in German Agricultural Farms 307
Mederle M., Bernhardt H. DOI:10.3303/CET1758052
   
A Multi Objective Approach to Short Food Supply Chain Management 313
Aiello G., Giovino I., Vallone M., Catania P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758053
   
Comparison Between Helicopter and Cable Crane in Logging Operation 319
Manzone M., Balsari P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758054
   
POST-HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
 
Nondestructive Dropped Fruit Impact Test for Assessing Tomato Firmness 325
Vursavus K., Kesilmis Z., Oztekin B. DOI:10.3303/CET1758055
   
Classification of Wine Grape Based on Different Phytosanitary Status by Using Visible/near Infrared Spectroscopy 331
Giovenzana V., Beghi R., Brancadoro L., Guidetti R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758056
   
Impedance Analysis of Sweet Potato Tuberous Roots Accompanying Heating 337
Takatori E., Chosa T., Tojo S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758057
   
Effects on Must Quality Produced from Sangiovese and Cabernet Grape Frozen/withered Using a Forced Air Plant 343
Matera A., Genovese F., Altieri G., Tauriello A., Di Renzo G.C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758058
   
Safety Optimized Shift-scheduling System Based on Wireless Vibration Monitoring for Mechanical Harvesting Operations 349
Aiello G., Giallanza A., Giovino I. DOI:10.3303/CET1758059
   
Assessment of the Ripening of Olives Using Computer Vision 355
Benalia S., Bernardi B., Blasco J., Fazari A., Zimbalatti G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758060
   
Effect of Moisture Content on the Mechanical and Oil Properties of Soursop Seeds 361
Udoh J., Olayanju T., Dairo O., Alonge A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758061
   
Design Modification and Performance Testing of a Bambara Groundnut Sheller 367
Alonge A., Ossom I., Bassey E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758062
   
Canapa Sativa L. Mechanical Oil Extraction Optimizations 373
Crimaldi M., Faugno S., Sannino M., Ardito L. DOI:10.3303/CET1758063
   
Calibration Model for a Near Infrared Spectroscopy (nirs) System to Control Feed Quality of Soy Cake Based on Feed Value Assessments In-vitro 379
Hoffmann D., Brugger D., Windisch W., Thurner S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758064
   
Prediction of Main Potato Compounds by Nirs 385
Lopez-Maestresalas A., Perez C., Tierno R., Arazuri S., Ruiz De Galarreta J.I., Jaren C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758065
   
Improvements in Citrus Packing Lines to Reduce the Mechanical Damage to Fruit 391
Manetto G., Cerruto E., Pascuzzi S., Santoro F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758066
   
Quality Changes of Tropical and Subtropical Fresh-cut Fruits Mix in Modified Atmosphere Packaging 397
Sortino G., Caviglia V., Liguori G., De Pasquale C., Gianguzzi G., Farina V. DOI:10.3303/CET1758067
   
Postharvest Application of Sulphur Dioxide Fumigation to Improve Quality and Storage Ability of "red Globe" Grape Cultivar During Long Cold Storage 403
Sortino G., Allegra A., Passafiume R., Gianguzzi G., Gullo G., Gallotta A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758068
   
Shelf-life and Quality of Fresh-cut Peach Cv ‘ruby Rich’ at Different Maturity Stage 409
Sortino G., Gallotta A., Farina V., Allegra A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758069
   
Effects of Rapid Refrigeration and Map on Litchi (litchi Chinensis Sonn.) Fruit Quality Trait 415
Farina V., Sortino G., Saletta F., Passafiume R., Giuffre D., Gianguzzi G., Inglese P., Liguori G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758070
   
Consumer Assessment on Sensory Attributes of Fresh Table Grapes Cv 'italia' and 'red Globe' After Long Cold Storage Treatment 421
Chironi S., Sortino G., Allegra A., Saletta F., Caviglia V., Ingrassia M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758071
   
A Device for the Monitoring of the Cap Buoyancy During the Red Grapes Fermentation 427
Guerrini L., Masella P., Angeloni G., Cini E., Parenti A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758072
   
Influence of the Pressing System on Pomegranate Juice Physical-chemical Properties 433
De Pasquale C., Catania P., Vallone M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758073
   
Influence of O2 on Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fatty Acids Composition During Malaxation 439
Catania P., Febo P., Vallone M., De Pasquale C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758074
   
Assessing Voc Emission by Wood Pellets Using the Ptr-tof-ms Technology 445
Costa C., Taiti C., Zanetti M., Proto A.R., D'Andrea S., Greco R., Dematte L., Mancuso S., Cavalli R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758075
   
High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Olives Attacked by the Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera Oleae (rossi) (diptera Tephritidae): Which is the Tolerable Limit? Data from Experimental ‘nocellara Del Belice’ and ‘cerasuola’ Olive Groves in Sicily 451
Caleca V., Antista G., Campisi G., Caruso T., Lo Verde G., Maltese M., Rizzo R., Planeta D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758076
   
Posharvest Characteristics and Preservation of Pulp of Curuba (passiflora Mollissima) 457
Marquez Cardozo C.J., Arango J.C., Osorio J.A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758077
   
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY
 
Conceptual Design and Functional Modelling of a Portable Thermophillic Biodigestor for a High Dry Matter Feedstock 463
Rossel-Kipping E., Ortiz-Laurel H., Gonzalez-Medina E., Amante-Orozco A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758078
   
Greenhouses Plants as a Landmark for Research and Innovation: the Combination of Agricultural and Energy Purposes for a More Sustainable Future in Italy 469
Colantoni A., Zambon I., Cecchini M., Marucci A., Piacentini L., Feltrini S., Monarca D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758079
   
Developing a New Technology for the Two Phase Methane Fermentation Sludge Recirculation Process 475
Kuribayashi M., Tojo S., Chosa T., Murayama T., Sasaki K., Kotaka H. DOI:10.3303/CET1758080
   
Life Cycle Assessment of Flax and Camelina for Biodiesel Production in Sicily (southern Italy) 481
Bacenetti J., Restuccia A., Schillaci G., Fiala M., Failla S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758081
   
Increasing the Value of Spent Grains from Craft Microbreweries for Energy Purposes 487
Sperandio G., Amoriello T., Carbone K., Fedrizzi M., Monteleone A., Tarangioli S., Pagano M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758082
   
Study of the Eco-efficiency of Biodiesel Production from the Fruit of the Jatropha Curcas Plant 493
Castaneda I., Bojaca V., Ramos G., Santis A., Acevedo P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758083
   
Study and Analysis of a Cogeneration System with Microturbines in a Food Farming of Dry Pasta 499
Perone C., Catalano F., Giametta F., Tamborrino A., Bianchi B., Ayr U. DOI:10.3303/CET1758084
   
Effect of Feedstock and Temperature on the Distribution of Heavy Metals in Char from Slow Steam Pyrolysis of Contaminated Biomasses 505
Giudicianni P., Pindozzi S., Grottola C.M., Stanzione F., Faugno S., Fagnano M., Fiorentino N., Ragucci R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758085
   
Performance Assessment of Photovoltaic, Ground Source Heat Pump and Hydrogen Heat Generator in a Stand-alone System for Greenhouse Heating 511
Anifantis A.S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758086
   
Effects of Compressing Pressure on Briquettes Made from Woody Biomass 517
Cavallo E., Pampuro N. DOI:10.3303/CET1758087
   
Energy Production by Small Hydro Power Plants in Collective Irrigation Systems of Calabria (southern Italy) 523
Zema D.A., Nicotra A., Tamburino V., Zimbone S.M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758088
   
Assessment of Citrus Pulp Availability for Biogas Production by Using a Gis-based Model: the Case Study of an Area in Southern Italy 529
Valenti F., Porto S.M.C., Chinnici G., Cascone G., Arcidiacono C. DOI:10.3303/CET1758089
   
Agronomic Evaluation of Ethiopian Mustard (brassica Carinata A. Braun) Germplasm and Physical-energy Characterization of Crop Residues in a Semi-arid Area of Sicily (italy) 535
Licata M., La Bella S., Leto C., Bonsangue G., Gennaro M.C., Tuttolomondo T. DOI:10.3303/CET1758090
   
Lignocellulosic Biomass from Fast-growing Species in Colombia and Their Use as Bioresources for Biofuels Production 541
Hernandez M.A., Jaime C., Romero J., Leon-Pulido J., Cabeza I.O. DOI:10.3303/CET1758091
   
Energy Study of Reactive-hidic Simulation for Ethyl Acetate Synthesis from Acetic Acid 547
Leon-Pulido J., Sarmiento M.P., Garzon D.M., Hernandez M.A., Gonzalez A.D., Peralta-Ruiz Y.Y., Duran M.A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758092
   
Case Study of Potential Production of Renewable Energy Sources (res) from Livestock Wastes in Mediterranean Islands 553
Attard G., Comparetti A., Febo P., Greco C., Mammano M.M., Orlando S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758093
   
Potential Production of Biogas from Prinkly Pear (oputia Ficus- Indica L.) in Sicilian Uncultivated Areas 559
Comparetti A., Febo P., Greco C., Mammano M.M., Orlando S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758094
   
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PRECISION FARMING
 
Looking for the Ideal Conditions for Corn Kernel Image Acquisition 565
Jia Y., Zheng B., Zhang Y. DOI:10.3303/CET1758095
   
Numerical Evaluation of a Seed Distributor Head for Air Seeders 571
Bourges G., Eliach J.J., Medina M.A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758096
   
Challenge to Apply the Biospeckle Laser Technique in the Field 577
Braga R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758097
   
Automatically Recorded Performance and Behavior Parameters as Risk Factors for Lameness in Dairy Cattle 583
Schindhelm K., Lorenzini I., Tremblay M., Dopfer D., Reese S., Haidn B. DOI:10.3303/CET1758098
   
Performance Optimization of Neural-network Based Colour Measurement Tools for Food Applications 589
Barge P., Comba L., Gay P., Ricauda D., Tortia C., Aghilinateg N., Dalvand M.J. DOI:10.3303/CET1758099
   
A Database Approach for Simulating the Produced Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Biogas Plants 595
Maze M., Zerhusen B., Effenberger M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758100
   
An Iot-based Wireless Imaging and Sensor Node System for Remote Greenhouse Pest Monitoring 601
Rustia D.J.A., Lin T.T. DOI:10.3303/CET1758101
   
Automatic Milking System Occupation Rate Analysis and Optimization Applied to Mediterranean Buffaloes 607
Sannino M., Faugno S., Crimaldi M., Ardito L., Di Francia A., Masucci F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758102
   
Application of Proximal Sensing in Viticulture: Comparison of Different Berry State Conditions 613
Guido V., Mercenaro L., Gambella F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758103
   
Planthology: an Application System for Plant Diseases Management 619
Davino S., Panno S., Arrigo M., La Rocca M., Caruso A.G., Lo Bosco G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758104
   
Analysis of Preliminary Design Requirements of an Heavy Lift Multirotor Drone for Agricultural Use 625
Sarghini F., De Vivo A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758105
   
Interference Analysis of an Heavy Lift Multirotor Drone Flow Field and Transported Spraying System 631
Sarghini F., De Vivo A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758106
   
Vineyard Cover Spraying Evaluation According to Plant Vigour Variations 637
Marques Da Silva J.R., Correia M., Dias A., Serrano J., Nunes P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758107
   
Structure of the Precision Agriculture Research in Italy from 2000 to 2016: a Term Mapping Approach 643
Costa C., Biocca M., Pallottino F., Nardi P., Figorilli S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758108
   
Mission Planning for the Estimation of the Field Coverage of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Monitoring Mission in Precision Farming 649
Ristorto G., D'Incalci P., Gallo R., Mazzetto F., Guglieri G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758109
   
Chainsaw Vibrations, a Useful Parameter for the Automatic Tree Volume Estimations and Production Assessment of Felling Operations 655
Gallo R., Nalli F., Cortese L., Knollseisen D., Noggler W., Mazzetto F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758110
   
A Mobile Laboratory for Orchard Health Status Monitoring in Precision Farming 661
Ristorto G., Gallo R., Gasparetto A., Scalera L., Vidoni R., Mazzetto F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758111
   
Automatic Filling of the Register of Field Activities, from Challenge Into Reality 667
Mazzetto F., Gallo R., Importuni P., Petrera S., Sacco P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758112
   
New Solutions for the Automatic Early Detection of Diseases in Vineyards Through Ground Sensing Approaches Integrating Lidar and Optical Sensors 673
Gallo R., Ristorto G., Daglio G., Massa N., Berta G., Lazzari M., Mazzetto F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758113
   
LAND AND WATER USE
 
Agro-industrial Treated Wastewater Reuse for Crop Irrigation: Implication in Soil Fertility 679
Tarantino E., Disciglio G., Gatta G., Libutti A., Frabboni L., Gagliardi A., Tarantino A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758114
   
Impacts of Rainwater Harvesting and Rainwater Management on Upstream – Downstream Agricultural Ecosystem Services in Two Catchments of Southern Tigray, Ethiopia 685
Castelli G., Minelli A., Tefera M., Bresci E., Yazew Hagos E., Embaye T.G., Sebhatleab M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758115
   
Better Water Use Efficiency in Vineyard by Using Visible and Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Grapevine Water Status Monitoring 691
Beghi R., Giovenzana V., Guidetti R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758116
   
Morpho-physiologic Traits in Two Sage Taxa Grown Under Different Irrigation Regime 697
Grisafi F., Oddo E., Maggio A., Panarisi A., Panarisi M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758117
   
Organic Matter, Irrigation and Soil Mulching in the Nutritional Status and Production of Okra 703
Chaves L., Mesquita E., Ferreira D., Mesquita Sobrinho S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758118
   
Potential of Thermal Images and Simulation Models to Assess Water and Salt Stress: Application to Potato Crop in Central Tunisia 709
Ghazouani H., Capodici F., Ciraolo G., Maltese A., Rallo G., Provenzano G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758119
   
Characterization of Flow Lines Generated by Pressurized Sand Filter Underdrains 715
Mesquita M., Testezlaf R., De Deus F. P., Da Rosa L.M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758120
   
Height of Water Pouring Effects on Infiltration Runs Carried Out in an Initially Wet Sandy-loam Soil 721
Bagarello V., Cecere N., Di Prima S., Giordano G., Iovino M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758121
   
Mapping and Analysis of Pressures on Water Resources from Agriculture to Target Water and Agriculture Policies 727
Zucaro R., Martello M., Antinoro C., Giannerini G., Ferrigno M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758122
   
Improvement of Current Performance in Collective Water Delivery Systems of Calabria (southern Italy) 733
Nicotra A., Zema D.A., Zimbone S.M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758123
   
Year-round Variability of Field-saturated Hydraulic Conductivity and Runoff in Tilled and Grassed Vineyards 739
Capello G., Biddoccu M., Ferraris S., Pitacco A., Cavallo E. DOI:10.3303/CET1758124
   
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
 
Bentonite Application in the Remediation of Zinc Contamination Soil 745
Chaves L., Tito G., De Brito Chaves I. DOI:10.3303/CET1758125
   
A Laboratory System for Nozzle Spray Analysis 751
Cerruto E., Manetto G., Longo D., Failla S., Schillaci G. DOI:10.3303/CET1758126
   
Solids and Plant Nutrient Content, and Settling Characteristics of Milking Center Wastewater on a Grazing Dairy 757
Chastain J. DOI:10.3303/CET1758127
   
System Dynamics Model to Design Effective Policy Strategies Aiming at Fostering the Adoption of Conservation Agriculture Practices in Sicily 763
Varia F., Dara Guccione G., Macaluso D., Marandola D. DOI:10.3303/CET1758128
   
Biotechnical Characteristics of Root Systems in Erect and Prostrate Habit Rosmarinus Officinalis L Accessions Grown in a Mediterranean Climate 769
Tuttolomondo T., La Bella S., Leto C., Gennaro M.C., Calvo R., D'Asaro F. DOI:10.3303/CET1758129
   
Reducing Food Waste Through Retail Influence on Consumer Buying Behaviour 775
Topolansky F., Von Dewitz P., Gonzalez M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758130
   
Prevention of Water Contamination from Pesticides: the Topps Project Activities 781
Marucco P., Balsari P., Roettele M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758131
   
Environmental Assessment of Flax Straw Production for Non-wood Pulp Mills 787
Ramirez-Cando L., Spugnoli P., Matteo R., Bagatta M., Tavarini S., Foschi L., Lazzeri L. DOI:10.3303/CET1758132
   
Internal and External Contamination of Sprayers: Causes and Strategies to Minimise Negative Effects on the Environment 793
Balsari P., Marucco P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758133
   
An Approach to the Ammonia Inventory in the Poultry Production in Colombia: Antioquia Case 799
Osorio J.A., Zapata O.L., Arango J.C., Marquez Cardozo C.J., Hernandez R.O., Damasceno F.A., Oliveira K.S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758134
   
Evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment Framework Effectiveness 805
Banias G., Lampridi M., Pediaditi K., Achillas C., Sartzetakis E., Bochtis D., Berruto R., Busato P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758135
   
PROTECTED CULTIVATION AND GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY
 
Experimental Study of a Mechanical Ventilation System in a Greenhouse 811
Perone C., Fucci F., La Fianza G., Brunetti L., Giametta F., Catalano P., Bianchi B. DOI:10.3303/CET1758136
   
Energy Consumption of Nurseries in Ancona District and Investigation on Production Systems 817
Ilari A., Duca D., Toscano G., Ventura G., Foppa Pedretti E., Luciani R. DOI:10.3303/CET1758137
   
Innovative Techniques to Reduce Chilling Injuries in Mango (mangifera Indica L.) Trees Under Mediterranean Climate 823
Farina V., Tripodo L., Gianguzzi G., Sortino G., Giuffre D., Lo Cicero U., Candia R., Collura A. DOI:10.3303/CET1758138
   
Is Spread Spectrum Sound a Robust Local Positioning System for a Quadcopter Operating in a Greenhouse? 829
Huang Z., Ono M., Shiigi T., Suzuki T., Habaragamuwa H., Nakanishi H., Kondo N. DOI:10.3303/CET1758139
   
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
 
Effects of Power Cuts on Dairy Cattle Behaviour 835
Graeff A., Misthilger B., Hoeld M., Woerz S., Stumpenhausen J., Bernhardt H. DOI:10.3303/CET1758140
   
Effect of Feeding Sunflower Meal on the Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens 841
Sangsoponjit S., Suphalucksana W., Srikijkasemwat K. DOI:10.3303/CET1758141
   
Using Leucaena to Improve the Quality of Pineapple Plant Silage 847
Suphalucksana W., Sangsoponjit S., Srikijkasemwat K. DOI:10.3303/CET1758142
   
ECONOMICS AND AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS
 
Economic and Technical Features of Different Levels of Mechanization in Olive Harvesting 853
Sperandio G., Biocca M., Fedrizzi M., Toscano P. DOI:10.3303/CET1758143
   
The Italian Consumers’ Preferences for Pasta: Does Environment Matter? 859
Altamore L., Bacarella S., Columba P., Chironi S., Ingrassia M. DOI:10.3303/CET1758144
   
Traceability and Labelling of Food Products from the Consumer Perspective 865
Ingrassia M., Bacarella S., Columba P., Altamore L., Chironi S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758145
   
Hierarchization of the Italian Region on the Strength of the Agricultural Mechanization Through Clustering Analysis 871
Mongelli L., Pascuzzi S. DOI:10.3303/CET1758146
   
The Austrian Female Farmers’ Perspective on Partner and Intergenerational Relationships 877
Quendler E., Glatzl M., Mayr J. DOI:10.3303/CET1758147