Articles
NEW TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED FOR CONVENTIONAL GROWING SYSTEMS: POSSIBILITIES FOR APPLICATION IN ORGANIC SYSTEMS
Article number
915_5
Pages
47 – 54
Language
English
Abstract
In conventional greenhouse systems, recent innovations have contributed to increased production levels, and at the same time, to the decreased ecological footprint in terms of the reduction of water use, nutrients and CO2 emissions.
Several examples of application of standard and innovative technologies to improve production, optimize utilization of solar energy and increase efficiency of energy and water use are presented.
These technologies can also be applied in organic (soil-based) protected growing systems and the practical application is, as with conventional growing systems, primarily limited by the economic feasibility.
The examples include the implementation of modern sensor technology, the use of models in environmental control and innovative covering materials for greenhouses, as well as the latest developments in the field of (semi-) closed greenhouses.
Several examples of application of standard and innovative technologies to improve production, optimize utilization of solar energy and increase efficiency of energy and water use are presented.
These technologies can also be applied in organic (soil-based) protected growing systems and the practical application is, as with conventional growing systems, primarily limited by the economic feasibility.
The examples include the implementation of modern sensor technology, the use of models in environmental control and innovative covering materials for greenhouses, as well as the latest developments in the field of (semi-) closed greenhouses.
Authors
J.C. Bakker
Keywords
production, energy efficiency, water use efficiency, sensors, environmental control
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