Greenhouse and Nursery Crop Production

These flashcards cover essential terms and concepts related to greenhouse and nursery crop production, focusing on protected cultivation systems and controlled environment agriculture.

Protected Cultivation Systems

Structures that provide physical protection from the outdoor environment and modify the crop microclimate.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Partially or fully enclosed systems that allow the control of growing conditions.

Open-field protection

Techniques including row covers and nets to protect crops from weather and pests.

Greenhouse

A transparent enclosed structure that modifies and controls the plant environment for optimal growth.

Nurseries and Shade Houses

Specialized production systems for propagating plants and reducing environmental stress.

Automation

Use of technology to control greenhouse environments and optimize crop management.

Passive solar heat

A method to utilize natural sunlight for heating without mechanical systems.

Active climate control

Systems like heaters and fans that actively manage the growing environment.

Crop losses

The percentage of crops lost to pests and climate factors, impacting global agricultural production.

Year-round production

The ability to grow crops continuously throughout the year, regardless of outdoor conditions.

Hygiene and biosecurity

Protocols to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens in controlled environments.