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Drip irrigation

Drip irrigation is a precision irrigation technology that allows minimizing human involvement in plant care and maintaining a stable level of soil moisture. In greenhouse conditions, the efficiency of this system directly depends on the overall automation of the microclimate, including the management of ventilation and light conditions. Proper design of the irrigation system and the integration of technical means allow not only to optimize resource consumption but also to create predictable conditions for crop development, which is the foundation for obtaining a predictable and high-quality harvest.

This collection of materials covers a wide range of issues: from practical recommendations for setting up an automatic irrigation system from storage tanks to the methodological foundations of rational irrigation at a professional level. The reader will find here information on modern approaches to the phytosanitary protection of soils, including fumigation methods, and the specifics of mineral fertilizer application. By combining engineering solutions for greenhouse automation with the agrochemical aspects of plant nutrition, these articles provide a systemic view on greenhouse management and increasing the efficiency of agrotechnical practices.