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The purpose of growing crops under greenhouse conditions is to extend their cropping season and to protect them from adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures and precipitation, and from diseases and pests. Greenhouse production normally requires a high level of technology to obtain adequate economic returns on investments. Quality is a high priority for greenhouse crops, requiring much care in pest and disease management, not only to secure yields but also to obtain a high cosmetic standard. Agroclimate, types of glazing materials, types of greenhouses, and greenhouse environmental control are some of the topics discussed in this chapter.
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Reddy, P.P. (2016). Greenhouse Technology. In: Sustainable Crop Protection under Protected Cultivation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-952-3_2
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