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Different growing structures for protected horticulture (glasshouse, naturally ventilated greenhouse, hi-tech and semi hi-tech structures, polyhouses, heating tunnel, screen house, rain shelters)
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Historical perspective and status of protected horticulture in Nepal and around the world
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Master Protected and Precision Horticulture – Notes, Case Studies and Practical Insights – with Rahul

Importance

  • The protection of crops from wind, storm, cold, rain, hail, and frost.
  • Because of controlled conditions, there is better germination, plant growth, and development and crops mature faster.
  • Worked on quality and quantity of produce with longer shelf life.
  • The utilization of water is improved and there is a decrease in its utilization by 40-50percent.
  • Successful use of sources of inputs.
  • Attacking of disease furthermore, pests is diminished.
  • Year-round crops are cultivated
  • Best innovation for commercial production of high-esteem crops like Medicinal plants, flowering plants, and so forth.
  • Can be utilized for solar drying of farm produce.
  • The association of the labor force can be decreased.
  • Crop cultivation under severe climatic circumstances.
  • Certain crops are cultivated year-round to fulfill the market needs.
  • High-worth and superior quality, even organic, crops grown for trade markets.
  • Income from little land possessions expanded a few overlaps.
  • Fruitful nurseries from seeds or by vegetative proliferation arranged as and when important.
  • More self-employment opportunities open doors for instructed youth on the homestead
  • Control of microclimate and insect-resistant elements of the nursery for plant reproducing and, the production of new assortments and creation of seeds
  • Large increases in yield (10-12 times higher under greenhouse condition), produce quality and revenue
  • High water productivity, saving significant amounts of water
  • Significant reduction in pesticide use – lower production costs, healthier produce
  • Year-round production, allowing farmers to take advantage of market seasonality and higher prices
  • Reliability of crop increases under greenhouse cultivation
  • Maintenance of stock /micro propagated plants
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