Climate Smart Greenhouses - Innovations and Impacts

Edited by Ahmed A. Abdelhafez and Mohamed Abbas

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Abstract: In an era profoundly influenced by climate change, Climate Smart Greenhouses - Innovations and Impacts emerges as a pivotal guide, heralding a path toward resilient, efficient, and sustainable food production. By seamlessly blending the essence of traditional farming wisdom with the pulse of modern innovation, 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.

JEL-codes: Q54 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
ISBN: 978-1-83768-975-0
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A Review of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Vegetable Production in Africa with Emphasis on Tomatoes, Onions and Cabbage

Taiwo Bintu Ayinde, Charles Fredrick Nicholson and Benjamin Ahmed

Agriculture's Contribution to the Emission of Greenhouse Gas Nitrous Oxide (N 2 O) and Its Feasible Mitigation Strategies

Raushan Kumar and Nirmali Bordoloi

Hydroponic Production Systems in Greenhouses

Bozidar Benko, Sanja Fabek Uher, Sanja Radman and Nevena Opacic

Innovative Greenhouse to Improve Economic and Environmental Conditions

Zainab Abdel Mo'ez Mansour Embaby

Introductory Chapter: Climate Change and Climate-Smart Greenhouses

Ahmed A. Abdelhafez, Mohamed H.H. Abbas, Shawky M. Metwally, Hassan H. Abbas, Amera Sh.Metwally, Khaled M. Ibrahim, Aya Sh. Metwally, Rasha R.M. Mansour and Xu Zhang

Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Gas Power Plant: Calculation of Impact Potentials

Oludolapo Olanrewaju, Oluwafemi Ezekiel Ige, Busola Dorcas Akintayo and Ahad Ali

Simulation of a Novel Cooling System for a Closed Greenhouse

Geordie Zapalac

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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.107801

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