Innovations in Horticultural Production Under Controlled Environments
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Interests: greenhouse microclimate; natural ventilation; passive climate control systems; insect-proof screens; plant protection; climate control; horticulture; greenhouse
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Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural production under controlled environments is an important economic engine, not only for the economic value of fruits and vegetables, but also for the generation of knowledge and technology.
For the future of horticultural production under controlled environments, it is necessary to integrate knowledge about (i) the most suitable types of crops for each area, (ii) innovations in farming techniques, (iii) innovations in fertigation, water and growing media, (iv) advances in climate control and (v) digitization and IA in horticultural production under controlled environments. This information should be made available to farmers to help them succeed on their farms.
In this Special Issue, we invite submissions from researchers on their experiences in horticultural production under controlled environments. Potential topics include the selection of the most suitable crops and varieties, soil management techniques, optimization of water use, crop protection, harvesting techniques, climate control, technological advances, the agrarian economy, etc.
Dr. Alejandro Lopez-Martinez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- greenhouse environment and climate control
- mechanization
- digitization and IA
- sensing
- robotics
- crop production
- fertigation, water and growing medium
- light in horticulture
- sustainability
- circular bioeconomy
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