Protected Structure Environments Flashcards
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Temperature
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2
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Humidity
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3
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Light
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4
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Gases
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5
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Air Movement
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6
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Irrigation
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7
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Benefits and Limitations of growing tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in a protected environment
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Benefits
- more control over environmental factors
- higher yields and quality
- longer season of fruiting and ripening
- can grow a greater range of cultivars
Limitations
- costs
- more effort required
- different pests and disease problems
