Review of Structural and Functional Characteristics of Greenhouses in European Union Countries, Part II: Typical Designs

The most characteristic greenhouse designs used in six European Union countries contributing to this work are presented in detail. Their advantages and disadvantages are critically described in relationship to the data presented in the first part of this work. In this way the origin of the various g...

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Published in:Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research 2000-02, Vol.75 (2), p.111-126
Main Authors: von Elsner, B., Briassoulis, D., Waaijenberg, D., Mistriotis, A., von Zabeltitz, Chr, Gratraud, J., Russo, G., Suay-Cortes, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Environmental Sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
Instituut voor Mechanisatie, Arbeid en Gebouwen
Protected cultivation
Soilless cultures. Protected cultivation
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Summary:The most characteristic greenhouse designs used in six European Union countries contributing to this work are presented in detail. Their advantages and disadvantages are critically described in relationship to the data presented in the first part of this work. In this way the origin of the various greenhouse designs is clarified and the influence of climate, availability of construction materials, tradition, and local regulations is analysed. The outcome of this work may be utilized to improve the various greenhouse designs dominating the European market.
ISSN:0021-8634
1095-9246
DOI:10.1006/jaer.1999.0512