This book is for both teachers and students of universities and colleges who are working on, or are interested in, the subject of 'Greenhouse Technology', or in dealing with subjects related to crop science. This book also targets researchers, extension workers and individual entrepreneurs to provide a clear and handy idea about greenhouse technology. The book is divided into 8 chapters. Chapter 1 contains the introduction, which elaborates on the reason and necessity of cultivation under greenhouse, the definition of greenhouse, and the history and present scenario of greenhouse cultivation. Chapter 2 narrates the meaning of greenhouse technology, the planning of greenhouse, the subjects involved in it, the fundamental points which are required to be understood for different climatic situations and the purpose of a greenhouse. Chapter 3 deals with the importance of different climatic and non-climatic factors in selecting proper greenhouse technology. This chapter also highlights the different measuring systems required for greenhouse technology. Chapter 4 describes in detail the design and construction of a greenhouse, which includes basic forms and types of greenhouses, its different covering materials, particular aspects of construction, cost estimates for different types of greenhouses etc. Chapter 5 introduces the innovative 'Bamboo Greenhouse Technology. It starts with the preparation of bamboo and ends with the detailed design and construction aspects of this unique low-cost, scientific and highly efficient greenhouse. Chapter 6 is the most important chapter for greenhouse technology. It elaborates on the control mechanisms for different climatic components, such as light, temperature, humidity, precipitation, and carbon dioxide. Chapter 7 discusses the important aspects of cultivation and special methods of crop husbandry which are essential for greenhouse cultivation. These include crop selection, bed preparation, fertilizer application, irrigation, canopy management, training and pruning, and pest management. Chapter 8 is the last chapter, and it provides some tips for the cultivation of a few important crops which are generally deemed suitable for the greenhouse.

1. Introduction 1.1. History of Cultivation 1.2. What is Greenhouse 1.3. Brief History of Greenhouse 1.4. Scenario of Greenhouse Cultivation 2. General Idea About Greenhouse Technology 2.1. What is Greenhouse Technology? 2.2. Basic Conceptual Planning for A Greenhouse as a Project 2.3. Subjects Involved in Greenhouse Technology 2.4. Fundamental Points of Greenhouse Technology for Different Climatic Situations18 2.5. Purpose Oriented Greenhouse Technology 3. Factors for Selection of Greenhouse Technology 3.1. Non-Climatic Factors 3.2. Climatic Factors 3.3. Instruments Required for Measuring Different Parameters of Greenhouse 4. Design and Construction of Greenhouse 4.1. Basic Forms of Greenhouse 4.2. Structural Types of Greenhouse 4.3. Covering Materials and its Fixing 4.4. Construction Particulars 4.5. Operation for Maintenance of Structure of Greenhouse 4.6. Details of Plastic Tunnels 4.7. Drainage and Source of Irrigation 4.8. Estimates and Structures of Different Types of Greenhouses for Average Indian Conditions 5. Bamboo Greenhouse Technology A Multi Stage Technological Innovation 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Bamboo: A Plant Material – the Unique Structural Element 5.3. Curing of Matured Bamboo 5.4. Treatment of Cured Bamboo 5.5. Drying and Other Processing of Cured and Treated Bamboo 5.6. Problems Related to Structural Design of the Bamboo Greenhouse 5.7. Design of Bamboo Greenhouse 5.8. Maintenance 5.9. Advantage and Disadvantage of this Structure Over Metal Structure 5.10. A Success Story 5.11. Award and Recognition 6. Climate Control Mechanism 6.1. Light Control Mechanisms 6.2. Temperature Control Mechanisms 6.3. Humidity Control Mechanisms 6.4. Gas Control Mechanism in Greenhouse 7. Basics of Greenhouse Cultivation Technology 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Selection of Crop 7.3. Seedling Production and Management 7.4. Preparation of Root Media for Bed, Pot, Trough, etc. 7.5. Irrigation for Greenhouse 7.6. Fertilizer Application and Fertigation In Greenhouse 7.7. Plant Protection Measures 7.8. Canopy Management and other Crop Husbandry Practices 7.9. Harvest and Post Harvest Management of Different Greenhouse Crops 8. Tips for Cultivation of Some Important Greenhouse Crops 8.1. Vegetables 8.2. Flowers 8.3. Fruit