Greenhouse technology applications (4 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: New. This book is for both teachers and students of universities and colleges who are working on, or are interested in, the subject of 'Greenhouse Technology', or in dealing with subjects related to crop science. This book also targets researchers, extension workers and individual entrepreneurs to provide a clear and handy idea about greenhouse technology. The book is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1 contains the introduction, which elaborates on the reason and necessity of cultivation under greenhouse, the definition of greenhouse, and the history and present scenario of greenhouse cultivation. Chapter 2 narrates the meaning of greenhouse technology, the planning of greenhouse, the subjects involved in it, the fundamental points which are required to be understood for different climatic situations and the purpose of a greenhouse. Chapter 3 deals with the importance of different climatic and non-climatic factors in selecting proper greenhouse technology. This chapter also highlights the different measuring systems required for greenhouse technology. Chapter 4 describes in detail the design and construction of a greenhouse, which includes basic forms and types of greenhouses, its different covering materials, particular aspects of construction, cost estimates for different types of greenhouses etc. Chapter 5 introduces the innovative 'Bamboo Greenhouse Technology. It starts with the preparation of bamboo and ends with the detailed design and construction aspects of this unique low-cost, scientific and highly efficient greenhouse. Chapter 6 is the most important chapter for greenhouse technology. It elaborates on the control mechanisms for different climatic components, such as light, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and carbon dioxide. Chapter 7 discusses the important aspects of cultivation and special methods of crop husbandry which are essential for greenhouse cultivation. These include crop selection, bed preparation, fertilizer application, irrigation, canopy management, training and pruning, and pest management. Chapter 8 is the last chapter, and it provides some tips for the cultivation of a few important crops which are generally deemed suitable for the greenhouse.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 2nd Edition. Contents Preface. 1. Controlled environment agriculture an introduction. 2. Greenhouse concept and applications. 3. Constituents of greenhouse environment. 4. Classification of greenhouses. 5. Greenhouse construction. 6. Heating and cooling of greenhouses. 7. Root media. 8. Soil water plant relationships. 9. Instrumentation and automation for greenhouse. 10. Insects and diseases in greenhouse. 11. Nutrient management. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. The greenhouse cultivation is an agro system that presents important productive advantages in comparison with unprotected or open air cultivation. A greenhouse protects crops inside from extreme temperatures high winds heavy rains destructive storms and insects and diseases. The aim of this book is to provide in depth knowledge of the greenhouse technology and its applications to students and other readers about the greenhouse cultivation. The book explains about the rationale for the protected cultivation current practices and scope of this technology. The basic concepts details of constituents of greenhouse environment and their effects on crop growth details of various types of greenhouses and the circumstances in which they are used are enumerated. The design details the materials used for the constructions and their characteristics and the details of heating and cooling of the greenhouses are given. The root media soil water plant relationships various instrumentation and automations used in greenhouse cultivation the insects and pests of the crops commonly grown in greenhouses and important aspect of nutrient management for the greenhouse crops are discussed in the book. In addition to above a number of solved examples are included for the practices of the students. A number of figures and tables are included in every chapter for the easy understanding of the readers. 280 pp.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.