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21 reviewsISBN 10: 8178001365
ISBN 13: 978-8178001364
Author: K Radha, C Igathinathane Manohar
Greenhouse: Technology & Management, 2nd Edition by K. Radha Manohar provides a comprehensive overview of modern greenhouse cultivation. It covers the design, construction, and operation of greenhouses, along with environmental control, crop management, irrigation, fertigation, pest management, and economic considerations. The book serves as a practical guide for students, researchers, and professionals in horticulture, agriculture, and agribusiness who want to optimize crop production under protected conditions.
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 History
1.2 Greenhouse Effect
1.3 Advantages of Greenhouses. Review Questions
Chapter 2
Classification of Greenhouses
2.1 Greenhouse Type Based on Shape.
2.2 Greenhouse Type Based on Utility...
2.3 Greenhouse Type Based on Construction
2.4 Greenhouse Type Based on Covering Materials
Review Questions
Chapter 3
Plant Response to Greenhouse Environment
3.1 Light
3.2 Temperature.
3.3 Relative Humidity.
3.4 Ventilation
3.5 Carbon dioxide Review Questions
Chapter 4
Environmental Control Inside Greenhouse
4.1 Manual Controlling
4.2 Thermostats.
4.3 Active Summer Cooling Systems
4.4 Active Winter Cooling Systems
4.5 Carbon dioxide Enrichment Methiods
Review Questions
Chapter 5
Greenhouse Ventilation and Computerised Control Systems
5.1 Natural Ventilation.
5.2 Forced Ventilation
5.3 Microprocessors
5.4 Computers
Review Questions
Chapter 6
Planning of Greenhouse Facility
6.1 Site Selection and Orientation
6.2 Structural Design.
6.3 Conversion Materials
Review Questions
Chapter 7
Greenhouse Construction Materials
7.1 Wood.
7.2 Galvanised Iron, Aluminium, Steel and Reinforced Cement Concrete
7.3 Glass
Review Questions
Chapter 8
Greehouse Covering Materials
8.1 Polyethylene Film
8.2 Polyvinyl Chloride Film
8.3 Polyester Film
8.4 Tefzel T2 Film
8.5 Polyvinyl Chloride Rigid Panel
8.6 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Rigid-Panel
8.7 Acrylic and Polycarbonate Rigid-Panel
Review Questions
Chapter 9
Construction of Typical Greenhouses
9.1 Design Criteria of Construction
9.2 Construction of Glass Greenhouses
9.3 Construction of Pipe Framed Greenhouses Review Questions
Chapter 10
Construction of Low Cost Wooden Framed Plastic Flim Greenhouses
10.1 Material Requirement
10.2 Preparation of Materials
10.3 Construction Procedure
Review Questions
Chapter 11
Greenhouse Cooling
11.1 Design of Active Summer Cooling System.
11.2 Design of Active Winter Cooling System.
Review Questions
Chapter 12
Greenhouse Heating
12.1 Modes of Heat Loss
12.2 Heating Systems
12.3 Heat Distribution Systems
12.4 Solar Heating System
12.5 Water and Rock Storage.
12.6 Heat Conservation Practices
12.7 Heat Requirement Calculation
Review Questions
Chapter 13
Environmental Requirement of Crops and Pest Control
13.1 Temperature Requirements of Horticultural Crops...
13.2 Light Requirements of Crops and Lighting Control Methods
13.3 Floricultural Crops.
13.4 Pest and Disease Control
13.5 Integrated Pest Management.
Review Questions
Chapter 14
Greenhouse Irrigation Systems
14.1 Rules of Watering
14.2 Hand Watering
14.3 Perimeter Watering
14.4 Overhead Sprinklers.
14.5 Boom Watering
14.6 Drip Irrigation.
Review Questions
Chapter 15
Greenhouse Utilisation in Off-Season
15.1 Drying of Agricultural Produce.
15.2 Curing of Tobacco
15.3 Future and Research Needs in Greenhouse Technology.
Review Questions
Chapter 16
Simplified Protected Agriculture Techniques-Plastic Mulches
16.1 Functions and Requrements of Mulches
16.2 Types of Mulches
16.3 Plastic Mulches
16.4 Technique of Mulch Laying
16.5 Disposal of Mulches.
Review Questions
Chapter 17
Simplified Protected Agriculture Techniques-Row Covers
17.1 California System
17.2 Fernhurst System
17.3 Perforated Plastic Tunnels
17.4 Slitted Row Covers
17.5 Air Supported Row Covers
17.6 Plastic Covered Trench System.
17.7 Floating Row Covers.
17.8 Requirements of Row Cover Polymers
Review Questions
Chapter 18
Advanced Protected Agriculture Systems-Liquid Hydroponics
18.1 Hydroponic System
18.2 Nutrient Film Technique
18.3 NFT System Cultural Procedures
18.4 Deep Flow Hydroponics.
18.5 Dynamic Root Floating Hydroponic System
18.6 Aeroponics.
Review Questions
Chapter 19
Advanced Protected Agriculture Systems-Aggregate Hydroponics
19.1 Open Systems
19.2 Closed Systems
19.3 Whole-firm Recirculation
Review Questions
Chapter 20
Economics of Greenhouse Production
20.1 Capital Requirements.
20.2 Economics of Production...
20.3 Conditions Influencing Returns
Review Questions
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