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 : Socioeconomic constraints in implementing integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and solutions for sustainability
Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
Title : Food security in the SDG era: Challenges, opportunities, and climate-smart solutions
Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Title : Exploration of the insecticidal properties of Juniperus communis L. essential oil on the grain weevil
Tadjine Nacera, Blida1 University, Algeria
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Seed-cotton (or kapas) agricultural pollution and environmental health impact assessment
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece