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    This document outlines the course objectives and units for AGRI 323, an elective course on greenhouse technology. The course aims to teach students about greenhouse engineering, environmental parameter maintenance, and the use of micro irrigation in protected cultivation. The five units cover topics like greenhouse design types, environmental interactions and regulation, heating/cooling/ventilation systems, automated systems, irrigation methods, and pest/disease management. Students will complete practical assignments involving different greenhouse structures, components, automation demonstrations, and visits to commercial operations.

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    This document outlines the course objectives and units for AGRI 323, an elective course on greenhouse technology. The course aims to teach students about greenhouse engineering, environmental parameter maintenance, and the use of micro irrigation in protected cultivation. The five units cover topics like greenhouse design types, environmental interactions and regulation, heating/cooling/ventilation systems, automated systems, irrigation methods, and pest/disease management. Students will complete practical assignments involving different greenhouse structures, components, automation demonstrations, and visits to commercial operations.

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    This document outlines the course objectives and units for AGRI 323, an elective course on greenhouse technology. The course aims to teach students about greenhouse engineering, environmental parameter maintenance, and the use of micro irrigation in protected cultivation. The five units cover topics like greenhouse design types, environmental interactions and regulation, heating/cooling/ventilation systems, automated systems, irrigation methods, and pest/disease management. Students will complete practical assignments involving different greenhouse structures, components, automation demonstrations, and visits to commercial operations.

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    AGRI 323(ELECTIVE-VI) GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY 3(2+1)

    Objective(s)
    To impart knowledge about green house engineering and maintenance of environmental parameter and its
    effect in protected cultivation; Use of micro irrigation technology in protected cultivation.

    UNIT I
    World scenario, Indian situation: present and future, Different agro-climatic zones in India, Basics of
    greenhouse design, different types of structures – study of greenhouse based on covering material, Design
    of greenhouse.

    UNIT II
    Environmental Interaction of light, temperature, humidity, CO2, water on crop regulation – Greenhouse
    heating, cooling, ventilation and shading, fogging

    UNIT III
    Natural ventilation- Heating, Cooling, Fan and pad system, Greenhouse Irrigation system, Micro irrigation
    and Fertigation system

    UNIT IV
    Automated greenhouses, micro controllers, waste water recycling, Management of pest and diseases –
    IPM. Media –Types, uses and characteristics. Instruments used to measure the various parameters in G.H.

    UNIT V
    Micro irrigation system used in green house; Drip, Sprinkler system- Definition, components, Use,
    Efficiency, Automation and its application

    Reference Book(s):
    1. Green House Technology - by G. N. Tiwari and R. K. Goyal
    2. Green House – by K. Radha Manohar and C. Igadinathane. B.S. Publications, Hyderabad
    3. Principles of Agricultural Engineering – by Michel and Ojha. Vol. I. Jain Brothers, New Delhi
    4. Post Harvest Technology of Cereal, Pulse and Oil seeds – by Chakarvarthy A. (1988)
    5. Processing Equipment for Agricultural Products – by Hall C. W. and Davis C. V. (1979). AVI
    Publishing Inc. West Port, Connecticut

    Practical(s):
    1. Different type/ structure of green houses
    2. Design and classification of Greenhouse
    3. Orientation of green house
    4. Components of green house and covering materials
    5. Low cost poly tunnels, net house for agricultural production
    6. Regulation of light, temperature, humidity in greenhouses
    7. Media preparation and fumigation
    8. Micro irrigation systems in green house
    9. Environmental factor influencing green house material
    10. Automation and monitoring systems in green house
    11. Demonstration of automation system in Green house
    12. Visit to commercial green house and poly house unit
    13. Visit to industries involved in manufacturing green house
    14. Project preparation for commercial green house.
    15. Selection of various artificial sources in the G.H.

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