Greenhouse Operation and Management

by Nelson, Paul V.

• ISBN13: 9780133746877
• ISBN10: 0133746879
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in Greenhouse Management. Based on the author's life-long practical experiences both in the industry and in research, this best-selling, state-of-the-art guide to the operation of commercial flower and vegetable greenhouses presents coverage in the order in which decision-making concerns occur for a person entering the greenhouse business. Exceptionally comprehensive yet accessible it provides detailed, step-by-step instructions in layman's terms for ALL aspects of the business from the physical facilities, to the day-to-day operations, to business management and marketing.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
CHAPTER 1 Floriculture-A Dynamic Industry	1	(34)
Origin of the Greenhouse Industry	2	(1)
United States Production	3	(21)
Floral Markets	24	(5)
Production Opportunities Near Development Markets	29	(2)
Careers in Greenhouse Management	31	(2)
References	33	(2)
CHAPTER 2 Greenhouse Construction	35	(46)
Location	35	(4)
Floor Plan	39	(2)
Glass Greenhouses	41	(6)
Film Plastic Greenhouses	47	(17)
Rigid-Panel Greenhouses	64	(6)
Benches and Beds	70	(6)
Cost of Greenhouse Construction	76	(1)
Summary	77	(2)
References	79	(2)
CHAPTER 3 Greenhouse Heating	81	(58)
Types of Heat Loss	81	(2)
Heating Systems	83	(27)
Greenhouse Temperature Sensing	110	(3)
Emergency Heaters and Generators	113	(2)
Fuel	115	(4)
Calculation of Heat Requirements	119	(12)
Heat Conservation	131	(5)
Summary	136	(1)
References	137	(2)
CHAPTER 4 Greenhouse Cooling	139	(34)
Passive Ventilator Cooling	142	(2)
Active Summer Cooling Systems	144	(16)
Active Winter Cooling Systems	160	(5)
Cooling Hobby Greenhouses	165	(2)
Integration of Heating and Cooling Systems	167	(2)
Summary	169	(1)
References	170	(3)
CHAPTER 5 Environmental Control Systems	173	(12)
Types of Controls	173	(8)
Future Computer Capabilities	181	(1)
Summary	182	(1)
References	183	(2)
CHAPTER 6 Root Substrate	185	(40)
Functions of Root Substrate	185	(1)
Adaptation of Field Soil to Containers	186	(3)
Desirable Properties of a Root Substrate	189	(6)
Components of Root Substrate	195	(13)
Soil-Based Substrate	208	(2)
Soilless Substrate	210	(6)
Economics of Substrate	216	(1)
Preparation and Heating of Substrate	217	(5)
Summary	222	(1)
References	223	(2)
CHAPTER 7 Root Substrate Pasteurization	225	(20)
Steam Pasteurization	226	(11)
Chemical Pasteurization	237	(4)
Reinoculation	241	(1)
Economics	242	(1)
Summary	243	(1)
References	244	(1)
CHAPTER 8 Watering	245	(40)
Effects of Watering on Plants	245	(1)
Rules of Watering	246	(2)
Water Quality	248	(10)
Watering Systems	258	(20)
Greenhouse Water Lines	278	(2)
Further Considerations	280	(2)
Summary	282	(1)
References	283	(2)
CHAPTER 9 Fertilization	285	(70)
Fertilization Programs	286	(26)
pH, Calcium, and Magnesium Control in Substrate	312	(4)
Slow-Release Fertilizers	316	(6)
Nutritional Monitoring	322	(26)
Corrective Procedures	348	(3)
Summary	351	(1)
References	352	(3)
CHAPTER 10 Alternative Cropping Systems	355	(20)
Historical Background	356	(5)
NFT Systems	361	(5)
Rock Wool Culture	366	(5)
Whole-Firm Recirculation	371	(1)
Summary	372	(1)
References	373	(2)
CHAPTER 11 Carbon Dioxide Fertilization	375	(12)
Role of Carbon	375	(1)
Carbon Deficiency	376	(1)
Carbon Dioxide Injection	376	(7)
Economics of Carbon Dioxide Injection	383	(1)
Summary	384	(1)
References	384	(3)
CHAPTER 12 Light and Temperature	387	(34)
Light Intensity for Photosynthesis	387	(15)
Light Duration for Photoperiodism	402	(7)
Temperature	409	(8)
Summary	417	(1)
References	418	(3)
CHAPTER 13 Chemical Growth Regulation	421	(26)
Classification	421	(1)
Growth-Regulating Compounds	422	(20)
Cost of Materials	442	(1)
Summary	443	(1)
References	444	(3)
CHAPTER 14 Insect Control	447	(66)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)	447	(11)
Insects and Other Pests in the Greenhouse	458	(16)
Methods of Pesticide Application	474	(9)
Pesticide Recommendations	483	(19)
Further Pesticide Considerations	502	(1)
Pesticide Safety	503	(6)
Summary	509	(1)
References	510	(3)
CHAPTER 15 Disease Control	513	(28)
Diseases of Greenhouse Crops	514	(11)
Disease Prevention	525	(5)
Fungicide and Bactericide Recommendations	530	(7)
Summary	537	(2)
References	539	(2)
CHAPTER 16 Postproduction Quality	541	(22)
Fresh Flowers	541	(12)
Containerized Plants	553	(6)
Summary	559	(1)
References	560	(3)
CHAPTER 17 Marketing	563	(16)
Packaging	563	(1)
Grades and Standards	564	(2)
The Market System	566	(7)
Advertising	573	(3)
Summary	576	(1)
References	577	(2)
CHAPTER 18 Business Management	579	(28)
Business Structure	579	(4)
Labor Management	583	(8)
Production Management	591	(13)
Summary	604	(1)
References	605	(2)
Glossary	607	(16)
Index	623