Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ornamental plant industry
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Flower Tech
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ornamental plant industry
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Training Industrial Workers
Author: Roy Willmarth KellyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business and education
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Hi-Tech Farming for Enhancing Horticulture Productivity
Author: P. Parvatha ReddyPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003862144
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
This book highlights the underlying principles and outlines some of the key hi-tech practices and technology interventions required to achieve enhanced productivity. It discusses horticulture technology interventions like varietal improvement including genetically modified crops; good agricultural practices like optimum planting density, micro-irrigation, fertigation, integrated nutrient management, plant bioregulators, precision horticulture, protected cultivation, nanotechnology, and integrated farming systems; integrated management of insects, mites, disease pathogens, nematodes, and weeds; and post-harvest management practices like handling, storage and processing to reduce crop losses. The importance of attaining food and nutritional security through hi-tech horticulture and profitable marketing of horticultural produce is also discussed. This book will be of immense value to the scientific community involved in teaching, research and extension activities related to hi-tech horticulture strategies for enhancing productivity in enhancing farmers’ income, food, nutrition and livelihood security. The material can be used for teaching postgraduate courses. The book can also serve as a very useful reference to policymakers and practicing farmers.
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Author: Technology Meets Flowers
Author: Eric van HeckPublisher:
ISBN: 9783030693046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Why do the Dutch continue to play a central role in the global production, sales, and distribution of flowers? What are the origin and history of the bulb and flower industry in the Netherlands? How are Artificial Intelligence (AI), complex algorithms, and modern distribution systems ensuring that fresh flowers reach their destination on time? This very entertaining and informative book introduces readers to the global flower business, and highlights the surprising factors that helped the Dutch become global leaders on the flower markets. The book reveals the complexity of the flower markets in terms of their ability to produce, transport, and deliver fresh flowers on a global scale. In addition, it explores how information advantage is created by blending business with technology, from robotized glasshouses to the use of AI-driven algorithms for flower production and distribution. In closing, the book presents lessons learned regarding the circular and digital transformation of the high-speed flower business and markets in order to deliver sustainable value for customers. Combining the light beauty of flowers with the harsh language of the digital universe is a masterfully executed task in this book, organized as a bouquet of algorithms, data science, and digital platforms. Eduardo Diniz, Professor, Fundação Getulio Vargas, São Paulo, Brazil This unique book leads you through the bulb fields and auctions of the Netherlands, through history, logistics, auction design and internet technology, to draw lessons in business management from the study of flowers. With beautiful illustrations. A tour de force. John Kay, Economist, Author of Radical Uncertainty and Greed is Dead, and Fellow, St. John's College, University of Oxford, United Kingdom If you want to understand the impact of information and technology on a fascinating industry, this book is a must read. Martin Mocker, Professor, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany, and Research Affiliate, MIT, Sloan Center for Information Systems Research, Cambridge, USA.
Ency Of Flower Arranging Tech
Author: Marcia HurstPublisher: Running Press
ISBN: 9781561386161
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
A detailed guide to various methods of drying and preserving a wide range of plants. Includes hints and tips for creating arrangements and an A-Z directory of materials, and equipment.
Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Illinois
Author: Illinois. Office of the Superintendent of Public InstructionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1040
Book Description
Statistical Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Author: Illinois. Office of the Superintendent of Public InstructionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Illinois for the Years ...
Author: Illinois. Office of the Superintendent of Public InstructionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1046
Book Description
Biennial Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Illinois
Author: Illinois. Office of the Superintendent of Public InstructionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 858
Book Description