"Climate Smart Greenhouses: Innovations and Impacts" ed. by Ahmed A. Abdelhafez, Mohamed Abbas, W. James Grichar

This volume emerges as a pivotal guide, heralding a path toward resilient, efficient, and sustainable food production. This book underscores the vast potential of human ingenuity and determination against daunting environmental adversities.

Venturing deep into the realm of contemporary agriculture, it elucidates the nuanced role of farming in greenhouse gas emissions, sheds light on the innovative cooling systems tailored for closed greenhouses, and emphasizes the untapped potential of hydroponics. Additionally, it brings to the forefront the revolutionary strides of Controlled Environment Agriculture in the vibrant landscapes of Africa, inspiring readers with visionary greenhouses that astutely interweave economic prudence with ecological responsibility. Beyond its pages, it serves as a clarion call, reaching out to thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and every individual who cherishes our planet. It passionately advocates for a reimagined and harmonized agricultural future, where food production not only sustains but thrives in tandem with nature’s rhythms. This is not just a book; it is a journey towards a green tomorrow.

Contents

1. Climate Change and Climate-Smart Greenhouses
2. Hydroponic Production Systems in Greenhouses
3. Agriculture’s Contribution to the Emission of Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and Its Feasible Mitigation Strategies
4. Innovative Greenhouse to Improve Economic and Environmental Conditions
5. A Review of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Vegetable Production in Africa with Emphasis on Tomatoes, Onions and Cabbage
6. Simulation of a Novel Cooling System for a Closed Greenhouse
7. Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Gas Power Plant: Calculation of Impact Potentials


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