Greenhouse Structures and Hydroponic Cultivatio
This interdisciplinary research field focuses on the development of innovative greenhouse and controlled growth chamber cultivation systems that utilize Renewable Energy Sources (RES). The research extends from fundamental applications to real-scale applications.
The use of RES aims at energy saving and zero fossil fuel consumption and includes systems that use:
Protected cultivation deals with innovative crop systems that optimize production with efficient use of resources and aim for sustainability. Such systems are:
- Hydroponic cultures in substrates (fruit and vegetables, e.g. tomato, pepper, cucumber).
- Hydroponic cultures in a floating system – floating hydroponics (leafy vegetables, e.g. lettuce, rocket).
- Hydroponic cultures on benches (microgreens and edible flowers).
- Aquaponics.
- Microalgae cultures.
| Dr Georgios Ntinas | gntinas@elgo.gr |
