Essays about: "Greenhouse Horticulture"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Greenhouse Horticulture.
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1. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE
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2. InVíkorate - Exploring self-sufficiency in a tourist-dependent Icelandic village
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : In a rapidly urbanising world, the importance of rural towns and villages is often forgotten. Many people see more opportunities for employment, social life and their children’s future in the big city, leaving smaller, rural places empty and abandoned. READ MORE
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3. Smart Greenhouse : A microcontroller based architecture for autonomous and remote control
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologiAbstract : Expensive and complex automated systems for greenhouses are frequently utilized in the horticulture industry. In parallel, smart systems for home automation has recently seen a rapid increase in popularity. This project aims to combine the climate optimization capabilities of industrial systems with the convenience of home automation systems. READ MORE
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4. Utilizing geothermal heat and membrane distillation for sustainable greenhouse horticulture in Alberta, Canada: a multi-criteria analysis
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utvecklingAbstract : Growing populations are contributing to resource scarcity, making it ever more important for governments to address resource challenges in a holistic and integrated manner. Energy, water and food are examples of these critical resources, and the province of Alberta in Canada faces an interesting opportunity to tackle all three in tandem. READ MORE
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5. Nutrient dynamics in pak choi cultivation fertilized with biogas digestate : effects of non-nutrient digestate elements and amendment with mineral nutrients
University essay from SLU/Department of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Anaerobic digestion in biogas plants produces renewable energy and a residue which is rich in plant nutrients. This residue is called digestate. Today, these digestates are mostly spread directly onto fields as manure. READ MORE