Plasticulture engineering and technology / Rohitashw Kumar and Vijay P. Singh.
| Author/creator | Kumar, Rohitashw |
| Other author | Singh, V. P. (Vijay P.) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Chapter 1. -- Introduction. -- Chapter 2. -- Plastic film properties. -- Chapter 3. -- Micro-irrigation. -- Chapter 4. -- Design and components of micro irrigation. -- Chapter 5. -- Application of plastic for water management. -- Chapter 6. -- Soil conditioning using plastics. -- Chapter 7. -- Irrigation scheduling to enhance water use efficiency. -- Chapter 8. -- Plastics for crop protection. -- Chapter 9. -- Plastics in drying and storage. -- Chapter 10. -- Plastics in aquaculture. -- Chapter 11. -- Plastics in animal husbandry. -- Chapter 12. -- Plastics as cladding material. -- Chapter 13. -- Plastics in postharvest management. -- Chapter 14. -- Plastics in horticulture. -- Chapter 15. -- Plastic mulching. -- Chapter 16. -- Hydroponics and vertical farming. -- Chapter 17. -- Design of protected structures. -- Chapter 18. -- Application of plastic in farm machinery. -- Chapter 19. -- Smart farming using internet of things (IoT). |
| Abstract | "The utilization of successful plasticulture engineering technology can ideally optimize crop yields and provide both economic and environmental benefits, such as reducing the need for water and fertilizer. This book discusses the myriad important aspects of crop production that utilize plastic, such as micro irrigation, water management, plastic mulch films, protected cultivation and low tunnels, crop covers, canal linings, silage bags, and more. It also examines the latest methods for vertical farming and technological aspects, such as smart agriculture using the internet of things (IOT). The current state of the art, as well as potential future uses for plastics are discussed in addition to the benefits and limitations of plastics applications in agriculture generally"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Other forms | Also available online. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Kumar, Rohitashw. Plasticulture engineering and technology First edition. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2022 9781032045696 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021048666 |
| ISBN | 9781003273974 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |