University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

This book will be of enormous important to all the members of the scientific society involved in teaching, research and extension activities on protected cultivation. It also offers a useful for policy makers and practicing farmers, and can be used as a textbook for post-graduate courses. In addition, this book is fruitful as a reference guide for policy makers, practicing farmers and all students of agriculture including under-graduate, post-graduates and Ph.D. Students

Includes bibliographical references.

Polyhouse cultivation technology -- Bed preparation and soil sterilization -- Cladding material - different types available in the market , Technical specifications and selection criteria -- The utility of net-house as a cost-effective technology and subsidy guidelines past, Present and future --Automation for climate control, irrigation and Fertigation -- Automation equipment available in the market and their application -- Irrigation and fertigation management in greenhouse -- General plant physiology for protected cultivation -- Crop selection and cultivation of exotic vegetables -- Cultivation of flowers under protected conditions -- Pest and disease management in polyhouse

Also available as an e-book.