Potential Environmental Impacts of Peanut Using Water Footprint Assessment: A Case Study in Georgia
, Nathaniel O. Bailey 1,2, Johnny M. Grace III 1,3, Omolola C. Betiku 1 and James J. Muchovej 1Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments to the Author:
The objective of this manuscript is to quantify the crop water use of peanut crop in Georgia, in the SEUS for the selected counties based on WFP assessment manual and estimate the potential freshwater ecotoxicity impacts using ISO 14046. This has certain implications for water resource management decisions. From this point of view, I believe that this manuscript deserves publication with some revisions. Here are major comments:
- In “abstract” section, the authors did not show the innovation and research significance of the article.
- In “introduction” section, it is suggested that the authors briefly summarize the research background to make the logic of the introduction clear. Referring to some WF review literature may be of some help (such as doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.02.067).
- In “introduction” section, the abbreviation "SEUS" appearing for the first time on page 2 line 46 needs to be spelled out. Page 2 Line 62-64:“The WFN, an international learning community that shares knowledge, tools, and innovations to implement sustainable use of water resources published a concept called WFA.” What do "WFN" and "WFA" mean? This needs to be explained.
- In “introduction” section, the innovation and significance of the research have not been clearly presented.
- In “2.4. WFP Accounting/Inventory Phase” section, how to use potential evapotranspiration data (ET0) to estimate crop evapotranspiration in the water footprint assessment method, it is recommended that the authors express the water footprint accounting process clearly with formulas.
- In “Statistical analysis” section, potential freshwater ecotoxicity impact as a dependent variable, what is the basis for the selection of independent variables?
Author Response
Response in attachment
Reviewer 2 Report
The manuscript inquires the environmental impact of peanuts cultivation through the assessment of water footprint.
According to me, the manuscript is organic and well organised, very readable and understandable. the analysis looks coherent and well organised as well, with a deep commentary of results. Conclusions are supported by the analyses and adequately followed up. English is fine.
Author Response
Appreciate your kind words and positive review. Thank you.
Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
The authors have revised the manuscript accordingly.
