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Controlled Environment Horticulture: Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future

Editors: Hemant Bagul, Nikita Patel, T.R. Ahlawat, R. Krishnamurthy, Stephen Oyedeji

Controlled Environment Horticulture: Where Plant Biotechnology Meets Sustainable Future

ISBN: 979-8-89881-043-6
eISBN: 979-8-89881-042-9 (Online)

Introduction

A comprehensive exploration into the convergence of advanced plant science, engineering, and biotechnology to revolutionize food production in controlled environments. As global challenges such as climate change, population growth, and resource scarcity intensify, this book highlights the transformative potential of controlled environment horticulture (CEH) in building a more resilient and sustainable food future.

The volume covers a wide range of topics, including smart greenhouse technologies, precision agriculture, vertical farming, bioreactor-based plant production, and gene-edited crops optimized for indoor systems. It integrates biological advances with technological innovations to improve yield, quality, and resource efficiency in horticultural practices.

By blending plant biotechnology with environmental control strategies, the book serves as a roadmap for sustainable intensification in horticulture.

Key Features:

  • - Explores integration of genomics, phenotyping, and controlled environments
  • - Demonstrates the use of sensors, AI, and automation in smart horticultural systems
  • - Addresses energy-efficient lighting, water use, and nutrient management
  • - Highlights sustainability metrics and circular economy practices
  • - Provides case studies on commercial CEA models and innovation pathways

Readership

For researchers, agronomists, technologists, and policymakers working at the intersection of plant science, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Hemant Bagul
ASPEE College of Agriculture
Junagadh Agricultural University
Khapat 360579, Dist. Porbandar
Gujarat
India


Nikita Patel
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli
Gujarat
India


T.R. Ahlawat
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat
India


R. Krishnamurthy
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli
Gujarat
India


Stephen Oyedeji
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria



Contributor(s):
Avela Sogoni
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Symphony Way, Bellville 7535
South Africa


Anujna J. Rai
Department of PSMA
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu 641003
India


Ahmed Abiodun Saliu
Department of Crop Science
Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Malaysia


Abdulkabir O. Abdulmalik
Department of Plant Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences
University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


Callistus Bvenura
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Symphony Way, Bellville 7535
South Africa


Dixita Panchal
C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar
Bardoli, Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394350
India


Divyashree
Department of Plant Pathology, NMCA
Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari
Gujarat 396450
India


Hemant Bagul
ASPEE College of Agriculture
Junagadh Agricultural University
Khapat 360579, Dist. Porbandar, Gujarat
India


Ibrahim Ajadi
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


J.M. Ganvit
ASPEE College of Horticulture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat
India


Kehinde S. Olorunmiaye
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


K. Harish Reddy
Department of Fruit Science
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


K.N. Mahesha
Department of Vegetable Science
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


K.N. Mallikarjuna
Department of Vegetable Science
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


Kazeem Bello
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


Khushbu D. Rathod
Department of Fruit Science
ACH, Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari
India


Learnmore Kambizi
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Symphony Way, Bellville 7535
South Africa


Monsurat M. Kolade
Nigeria Conservation Foundation
Lagos
Nigeria


Meonis Pithawala
C.G. Bhakta Institute of Biotechnology
Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Gopal Vidyanagar
Bardoli, Mahuva Road, Tarsadi 394350
India


Mallika Sindha
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


Nikita Patel
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University
Bardoli, Gujarat
India


Parth M. Mangroliya
ASPEE College of Horticulture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat
India


Pavan K. Patel
Department of Horticulture
BACA, Anand Agricultural University
Anand
India


Paul O. Fatoba
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


Priyank Bhoye
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University
Bardoli, Gujarat 394350
India


Ronak M. Mangroliya
College of Agriculture
Parul University, Vadodara
Gujarat
India


Ramar Krishnamurthy
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University
Bardoli, Gujarat 394350
India


S.S. Masaye
ASPEE College of Horticulture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat
India


Stephen Oyedeji
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


Shukurat A. Iyiola
Fountain University
Osogbo
Nigeria


Shivanand Koti
Department of Fruit Science
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


Shivanand D. Ainapur
Department of Plantation, Spices
Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, College of Horticulture
UHS Campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560065
India


Suraj Wayapalkar
Department of Biotechnology and Crop Improvement
College of Horticulture, UHS Campus, GKVK Post, Bengaluru
Karnataka 560065
India


Sibusiso Xego
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Symphony Way, Bellville 7535
South Africa


Sudha Patil
Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat 396450
India


Sailaja Medikurthi
Department of Plant Pathology
University of Agricultural Sciences
GKVK, Bengaluru 560065
India


Sherif B. Adeyemi
Department of Plant Biology
Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Ilorin
Ilorin
Nigeria


T.R. Ahlawat
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari
Gujarat
India


Tejal Patel
Horticulture (Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture)
Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Centre
Uka Tarsadia University, Bardoli, Gujarat 394350
India


V.K. Parmar
ASPEE College of Horticulture
Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari, Gujarat
India


Yash G. Desai
Parul University
Vadodara
Gujrat
India



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