Greenhouse Design and Control by Pedro Ponce, Arturo Molina, ... - 9781032920863

Pedro Ponce

Greenhouse Design and ControlAuthor(s): Pedro Ponce, Arturo Molina, Paul Cepeda, Esther Lugo, Brian MacCleery\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032920863, 978-1032920863\nSynopsis\nAgricultural production is one of the main keys to the development of healthy societies. It is anticipated that agricultural systems will increasingly have to contend with temperature, humidity and water stress in the near future. This makes the need to increase the efficiency of land and water use ever more urgent. The control and design of greenhouses allows to increase dramatically the quality of crops and extend the cultivation period year-round. A properly designed autonomous greenhouse based on hydroponics can greatly reduce the amounts of nutrients and energy expended in agricultural production.\n\nThis book deals with different types of greenhouses, materials, structures, advanced control techniques and tendencies that are need.