Sustainable Greenhouse Systems
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2024) | Viewed by 2966
Special Issue Editors
Interests: future internet; farming internet technologies; crop farm management; greenhouse technology
Interests: greenhouse; hydroponics; vertical farming; environmental control; environmental impact assessment; CFD
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The greenhouse sector, like the agri-food sector in general, is in a transitional period dominated, as can be expected, by general trends and changes that take place simultaneously and at ever-increasing rates. Among others, the most important of these are the rapid increase in population, mainly in Africa and Asia, which is accompanied by a simultaneous change in dietary patterns; the rapid urbanization of the population worldwide; and the now visible change in environmental conditions, with a more frequent occurrence of extreme weather phenomena as a result of processes related to climate change.
In this context, the greenhouse sector plays a crucial role in ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. However, it also faces challenges due to resource constraints, environmental impact, and the need to adapt to climate change. Embracing sustainable greenhouse systems is essential to address these challenges and foster efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically viable practices.
This Special Issue seeks contributions that explore various aspects of sustainable greenhouse systems, including but not limited to, the following:
- Energy-efficient greenhouse design and operation;
- Water management and recycling strategies;
- Nutrient management and optimization;
- Climate-smart technologies and adaptations;
- Integration of renewable energy sources;
- Circular economy concepts in greenhouse horticulture;
- Sustainable greenhouse crop production techniques;
- Carbon footprint reduction and greenhouse gas mitigation;
- Social and economic aspects of sustainable greenhouse systems.
Dr. Athanasios A. Sapounas
Prof. Dr. Thomas Bartzanas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- use of resources
- energy saving
- water saving
- process integration
- material flow analysis
- life-cycle analysis
- greenhouse horticulture
- greenhouse crop production techniques
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