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Greenhouse Technology (Hardcover)
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Greenhouse Technology (Hardcover)
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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.
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