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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.

Foreword

The Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH), which encompasses greenhouse gardening and vertical farming, is a promising approach to food production that combines the benefits of plant biotechnology with sustainable practices. It offers greater control over environmental factors like light, temperature and nutrients, leading to higher yields, improved quality, reduced environmental impact and year-round production.

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the present state of Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH), highlighting its historical origins and delving into different methods of protected cultivation. It highlights the numerous challenges faced by plants, such as nutrient shortages, salt stress and pollution, while providing practical solutions for addressing these problems in controlled settings. A key merit of this book is its exploration of the crucial impact of biotechnology on the progress of CEH. It covers significant breakthroughs in photobiology and the detailed analysis of plant metabolites, showcasing the scientific innovations that are broadening the possibilities within horticulture. Furthermore, the book discusses the emergence of cutting-edge farming methods, including vertical farming, hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, demonstrating how these approaches are transforming agriculture and contributing to a sustainable future. This book emphasizes practical applications, featuring specific chapters on the protected cultivation of various crops such as fruits, vegetables, flowers and medicinal plants.

I am sure that this book, would serve not just as a repository of information but as an essential tool for researchers, students, farmers and entrepreneurs dedicated to the advancement of sustainable agriculture. My aspiration is that it sparks fresh ideas and innovations, motivating everyone who interacts with it to play a role in building a more resilient and sustainable food system for future generations. At this pivotal moment in the intersection of agricultural advancement and environmental responsibility, we should harness the capabilities of Controlled Environment Horticulture to revolutionize our food production methods and secure a sustainable future for everyone. Finally, I would like to extend my congratulations to all the authors of the book chapters and the Bentham Science International Publishers, Singapore for bring this book in print media.

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