Automation in tree fruit production principles and practice

This book on automation in tree fruit production consists of 11 chapters covering the following topics: (1) concept of tree fruit production automation; (2) economics of perennial crops production automation; (3) sensing for stress detection and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture;...

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Other Authors: Zhang, Qin, 1956-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA CABI, [2017]
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Online Access:https://www.lib.tsu.ru/mminfo/2023/EBSCO/2415840.pdf
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Summary:This book on automation in tree fruit production consists of 11 chapters covering the following topics: (1) concept of tree fruit production automation; (2) economics of perennial crops production automation; (3) sensing for stress detection and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture; (4) light interception and canopy sensing for tree fruit canopy management; (5) precision orchard systems; (6) variable rate irrigation on centre pivots; (7) precision technologies for pest and disease management; (8) precision nutrient management; (9) precise crop load management; (10) mechanical harvest and in-field handling of tree fruit crops; and (11) opportunity of robotics in precision horticulture.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1780648529
9781780648514
1780648510
9781780648521