This thesis presents a systematic review of the scientific literature on high-density olive cultivation, aiming to critically analyze the main agronomic, economic, and environmental aspects associated with this cropping model. Through a targeted search on the Web of Science (WOS) database, relevant studies were selected and examined, covering topics such as resource management, oil quality, pruning techniques, the use of sensors and drones, economic and environmental sustainability, and the interaction between soil, climate, and plant diseases. The analysis revealed that high-density olive farming represents a strategic response to the growing need for mechanization, production efficiency, and compliance with new European regulations, particularly those outlined in the Common Agricultural Policy. The findings show increasing scientific interest in innovative and sustainable practices capable of combining farm profitability with environmental protection. Furthermore, the review highlighted several research areas that remain underexplored, suggesting the need for further interdisciplinary studies to support the development of resilient and competitive olive production systems. This thesis therefore serves as a synthesis and reference point for future research and for the informed adoption of intensive cultivation models in the olive sector.
La presente tesi propone una revisione sistematica della letteratura scientifica sull’olivicoltura ad alta densità, con l’obiettivo di analizzare criticamente le principali tematiche agronomiche, economiche e ambientali connesse a questo modello colturale. Attraverso una ricerca mirata nella banca dati Web of Science (WOS), sono stati selezionati e analizzati studi pertinenti che trattano aspetti quali la gestione delle risorse, la qualità dell’olio, le tecniche di potatura, l’impiego di sensori e droni, la sostenibilità economica e ambientale, nonché l’interazione tra suolo, clima e malattie. L’analisi ha evidenziato come l’olivicoltura ad alta densità rappresenti una risposta strategica alle esigenze di meccanizzazione, efficienza produttiva e adattamento alle nuove normative europee, in particolare alla Politica Agricola Comune. I risultati emersi mostrano una crescente attenzione scientifica verso pratiche innovative e sostenibili, capaci di coniugare redditività aziendale e tutela ambientale. La revisione ha inoltre messo in luce alcune aree di ricerca ancora poco esplorate, suggerendo la necessità di ulteriori approfondimenti interdisciplinari per supportare lo sviluppo di sistemi olivicoli resilienti e competitivi. La tesi si propone quindi come strumento di sintesi e orientamento per futuri studi e per l’adozione consapevole di modelli colturali intensivi nel settore olivicolo.
Systematic review sull’olivicoltura ad alta densità
D’INNOCENTE, MATTIA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis presents a systematic review of the scientific literature on high-density olive cultivation, aiming to critically analyze the main agronomic, economic, and environmental aspects associated with this cropping model. Through a targeted search on the Web of Science (WOS) database, relevant studies were selected and examined, covering topics such as resource management, oil quality, pruning techniques, the use of sensors and drones, economic and environmental sustainability, and the interaction between soil, climate, and plant diseases. The analysis revealed that high-density olive farming represents a strategic response to the growing need for mechanization, production efficiency, and compliance with new European regulations, particularly those outlined in the Common Agricultural Policy. The findings show increasing scientific interest in innovative and sustainable practices capable of combining farm profitability with environmental protection. Furthermore, the review highlighted several research areas that remain underexplored, suggesting the need for further interdisciplinary studies to support the development of resilient and competitive olive production systems. This thesis therefore serves as a synthesis and reference point for future research and for the informed adoption of intensive cultivation models in the olive sector.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tesi_Mattia_D'Innocente .pdf
embargo fino al 13/04/2027
Dimensione
1.05 MB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
1.05 MB | Adobe PDF |
I documenti in UNITESI sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12075/23214