Protected crop production refers to growing crops in controlled environments such as greenhouses, polytunnels, or shade nets to optimize growing conditions. This method helps protect crops from extreme weather, pests, and diseases while extending the growing season. By controlling factors such as temperature, humidity, and light, farmers can create ideal conditions for plant growth, leading to higher yields and better-quality produce. Protected crop production is particularly useful for high-value crops like tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries, which require specific conditions to thrive. It allows farmers to produce crops year-round, regardless of seasonal weather variations, and helps reduce the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity.
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Madhusudan H Fulekar, Research & Development Cell, Parul University, India
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Current status of precision agriculture in the USA
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Advances in Indian agriculture and horticulture
V P S Arora, Kumaun University, India
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy