Current trends in protected cultivation in Mediterranean climates
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2018
Yazarlar: Juan Fernandez, Francesco Orsini, E. Baeza, Gölgen Bahar ÖZTEKİN, Pere Munoz, Juan Contreras, J. I. Montero
European Journal of Horticultural Science, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, Wos, 2018, cilt 83, ss 294-305
DOI: 10.17660/ejhs.2018/83.5.3
Özet
The protected cultivation industry in mild winter climates is mainly involved in vegetable growing, usually Solanacea (tomato, pepper and eggplant) and Cucurbitacea (melon, summer squash, watermelon and cucumber), although floricultural and ornamental crops have also gradually increased in importance in recent years.In addition, in the last decade, fruit tree crops have been incorporated in this industry.However, in all cases, there is a continuing need for crop diversification in order to supply the market with new products.There have been several advances in some cultivation techniques in recent years, which are aimed at enhancing production and maximizing economic returns (Tüzel, 2013).In general, water for irrigation is a scarce resource in countries with mild winter climates.Moreover, the increased application of fertilizers accompanied by extreme drought periods can increase salinization of the available water.Thus, optimal management is required to ensure unrestricted growth and a yield that is close to the maximum potential, while minimizing losses to the environment.In this respect, the accurate monitoring of crop mineral status to prevent nutritional imbalances is a step forward.As in other industries, environmental concerns are driving development in greenhouse production.Life cycle assessment (LCA) has become a popular tool as an objective and transparent methodology to quantify and assess German Society for Horticultural Science SummaryProtected cultivation has rapidly expanded in many regions all over the world, particularly in those with mild winter climatic conditions.In this context, the greenhouse industry is continually developing new strategies and technologies to solve specific cultivation limitations, to reduce any related environmental impact and to adjust to new market requirements.It is for this reason that it is necessary to update the scientific knowledge of this industry.The characteristics of greenhouse production related to new developments in structures and climate control, crops, cultivation techniques, water and nutrient management and environmental issues, including life cycle assessment and integrated pest management, are the objective of this study.Overall, the main results of this review demonstrate that a great effort of innovation and research has been carried out by industry and researchers in order to cut production costs and to reduce the environmental impact of the most advanced greenhouse technologies while satisfying the requirements of consumers.