Greenhouse Ecosystems (Ecosystems of the World)
Editorial Reviews
Review
(L.H. Allen, Jr.)
The topics of greenhouse energy balance and microclimate are discussed in several of the chapters; and this is one of the strong points of the book. A table is provided that cross references a number of available greenhouse simulation models.(...)this book really does fill a role in describing greenhouse environments as specialized highly modified, highly controlled, and highly managed ecosystems.(...)There are many positive aspects of this book, too numerous to mention.
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This book - the first, integrated treatment of the greenhouse ecosystem - consists of sixteen chapters by an international list of expert authorities(...)The volume's many-faceted approach makes it a unique information resource for those concerned with research and analysis of greenhouse management as well as the ecology of this most intensive and controlled of agroecosystems.
Acta Horticulturae, Vol. 3
(J.E. Bedger, School of the Chicago Botanic Garden)
(...)an extensive treatment of greenhouses and their artificial environments. Sixteen chapters written by a number of international experts describe greenhouses and their history, geography and operational details.(...)Each chapter includes extensive references for further details on each topic related to greenhouses. There are systematic lists of genera mentioned and subjects treated in the course of this book. Given 'Greenhouse Ecosystems' comprehensive and historical approach, it will appeal to researchers, students, designers, educators and horticulturists of all persuasions.
Chicago Botanic Garden - Current Book Reviews
(J. &Cbreve;atský)
The book is well edited and produced...I am convinced that the book will be welcome by plant scientists interested in the experimental treatment of the plant response to greenhouse environment.
Photosynthetics, Vol. 37/4
Book Description
This book - the first, integrated treatment of the greenhouse ecosystem - consists of sixteen chapters by an international list of expert authorities and is divided into four parts.
The first section consists of four chapters describing greenhouses, their history and geographical distribution; their mechanical structures, light - transmitting cladding and environmental control mechanisms; the way in which these modify the greenhouse's aerial microclimate and root environments.
The second section contains six chapters dealing with the biological contents of greenhouses; the most widely grown edible fruit and salad crops, ornamental flower and foliage crops; the diseases and the pests attacking these crops and the growers cultivating them.
The third section has four chapters dealing with the flows of energy, carbon, water and nutrients within and across the boundaries of the greenhouse.
The two chapters of the fourth section describe the dynamic simulation models which have been used to calculate the potential yields of greenhouse crops and to optimize their management.
The volume's many-faceted approach makes it a unique information resource for those concerned with research and analysis of greenhouse management as well as the ecology of this most intensive and controlled of agroecosystems.
Greenhouse Ecosystems (Ecosystems of the World)
Greenhouse Ecosystems (Ecosystems of the World),G. Stanhill,H.Z. Enoch,Elsevier Science,0444882677,Ecology,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Greenhouse Horticulture,Greenhouse management,Greenhouse plants,Greenhouses,Plant Ecology,Weather,Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
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