Integrated greenhouse systems for mild climates : climate conditions, design, construction, maintenance, climate control /
Crop production in greenhouses is a growing industry, especially in mild climates, and is very important for the population as a source of income and clean, fresh food. Greenhouses create optimal climate conditions for crop growth and protect crops from outside pests. At the same time greenhouse pro...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Berlin ; Heidelberg :
Springer,
c2011
Berlin ; Heidelberg : ©2011 |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Climate conditions and classification
- Crop growth requirement and climate control
- General design criteria for greenhouses
- Greenhouse constructions
- Light transmittance of greenhouses
- Cladding material
- Greenhouse components, mounting, installation and maintenance
- Ventilation
- Insect screening
- Cooling
- Heating
- Crop water requirement and water use efficiency
- Rain water collection and storage. Desalination of salty water and closed system greenhouse
- CO2 enrichment
- References
- Annexes