A greenhouse provides an essential means of livelihood to its owner and must be economically practical for the particular climate in which it stands. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water, nutrition, and carbon dioxide, and features extensive discussions of greenhouse types, construction, and climate control. The book highlights technology such as hydroponics, computer control of environments, and advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture is the definitive text/reference for the science of greenhouse engineering and management.The author Dr. Joe J. Hanan, Professor Emeritus of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the Society of American Florists' (SAF) 2000 (Millenium) Alex Laurie Award for Research and Education. The Alex Laurie Award is presented annually to an individual who has made broad-scope, long-lasting contributions to the floriculture industry through research or education. The award is named for Alex Laurie, a professor at The Ohio State University, who pioneered work in many areas of floriculture."Joe is one of the most precise floricultural researchers I have known," said Dr. Gus De Hertogh, Chairman of SAF's Research Committee. "That excellence is reflected in his latest book, Greenhouses, Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture, which was published in 1998, nine years after his official 'retirement.'"With 481 figures, 155 tables, 146 equations, and 1,735 references, this bestseller is still the definitive resource for those pursuing the science of greenhouse engineering. The author addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water, nutrition, and carbon dioxide, and offers extensive discussions on greenhouse types, construction, and climate control. He focuses in on technological resources such as hydroponics and computer controlled environments, as well as advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization. This classic volume provides readers with easy access to information on the most effective materials, physical properties, and soil requirements.A greenhouse provides an essential means of livelihood to its owner & must be economically practical for the particular climate in which it stands. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water, nutrition, & carbon dioxide, & features extensive discussions of greenhouse types, construction, & climate control. The book highlights technology such as hydroponics, computer control of environments, & advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization. Greenhouses: Advanced Technology for Protected Horticulture is the definitive text/reference for the science of greenhouse engineering & management.Addresses the major environmental factors of light, temperature, water nutrition, and carbon dioxide, and features discussions of greenhouse types, construction, and climate control. Topics include technology such as hydroponics, computer control of environments, and advanced mathematical procedures for environmental optimization; standard substrate mixtures; physical properties, and requirements for soils; coverings and their advantages and disadvantages; greenhouse practice in numerous climatic regions worldwide; and details from engineering and agronomic studies. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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