Journal
HORTICULTURAE
Volume 7, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae7120521
Keywords
climograph; carbon dioxide; photovoltaic system; solar energy; vapor pressure deficit; renewable energy sources
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- General Secretariat for Research and Technology of the Ministry of Development and Investments of Greece under the PRIMA Programme
- Horizon 2020, the European Union's Programme for Research and Innovation [PRECIMED-Prima2018-09, 155331/I4/19.09.18]
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Countries in the Mediterranean region face similar challenges in terms of agricultural sustainability and modern farming practices, with issues like water scarcity, energy use, and climate suitability impacting greenhouse production. While greenhouses in Central and North Europe are equipped with high-tech systems, these may not be suitable for Mediterranean plastic greenhouses due to differences in agronomic needs and energy savings. Identifying energy-efficient solutions tailored to the local climate can improve greenhouse sustainability and crop performance.
Countries located in the Mediterranean region share many common features in terms of agricultural sustainability and economic realities of modern farming, as they are affected by water scarcity, energy use and climate suitability. Greenhouses are considered as a mitigation measure to combat climate change and as a sustainable production system. The majority of greenhouses in the Mediterranean region are rudimentary, while those in Central and North Europe are characterized by equipment of a high technological level for greenhouse climate and fertigation management. However, the technological innovations and research originating from Central and North Europe glasshouses may not be appropriate for use in Mediterranean plastic greenhouses when considering the trade-off between agronomic needs and potential energy savings. Identifying energy measures suitable for the local climate will improve energy efficiency and crop performance toward the goal of greenhouse sustainability. This review mainly focuses on renewable and energy-efficient control systems in Mediterranean greenhouses, where crops such as tomato and cucumber are widely grown.
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