Sanjeev Kumar,S.N. Saravaiya,A.K. Pandey
Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation: Concepts and Applications
Precision Farming and Protected Cultivation: Concepts and Applications
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The book is a comprehensive guide to precision farming and protected cultivation, covering topics such as concept, need, objectives, benefits, components, applications, and limitations. It also includes information on laser levelers, mechanized sowing, soil mapping, weed and nutrient management, insect-pest and disease management, yield mapping, greenhouse technology, irrigation systems, growing media, and more.
Format: Hardback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The book is a comprehensive resource that delves into the realms of precision farming and protected cultivation, offering a theoretical and practical approach to these cutting-edge agricultural techniques. Comprising a total of 32 chapters, it provides in-depth coverage of various aspects related to precision farming and protected cultivation.
The first eight chapters are dedicated exclusively to providing detailed information on the concept, need, objectives, benefits, components, applications, and limitations of precision farming. These chapters delve into the principles, technologies, and tools employed in precision farming, including laser levelers, mechanized sowing, soil mapping, weed and nutrient management, insect-pest and disease management, and yield mapping in horticultural crops.
Chapters nine to thirty focus on protected cultivation, highlighting the concept of greenhouse technology, its principles, historical developments, and technological advancements. The book explores agrivoltaic systems, crop response under greenhouse conditions, criteria for selecting crops and varieties for protected cultivation, site selection, orientation, and designing of greenhouse structures. It also covers climate control mechanisms, irrigation systems, growing media, soil pasteurization, and other essential aspects of greenhouse production.
The book includes practical packages of practice for growing popular greenhouse crops such as cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, and melons. It provides guidance on plug tray nursery raising, fertigation techniques, and pruning practices, aiming to assist farmers and growers in achieving optimal yields and productivity in these environments.
Overall, the book serves as a valuable resource for farmers, researchers, and students interested in advancing their knowledge and expertise in precision farming and protected cultivation. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and user-friendly format make it an essential tool for anyone seeking to optimize agricultural practices and enhance crop yields in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
Weight: 650g
Dimension: 159 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032052762
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