Greenhouse Gases Production from Some Crops Growing Under Greenhouse Conditions

Abstract

Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide CO , nitrous oxide N O and methane CH , play an important role in global climate change. For example, CO production occurs as a result of the seasonal cycles of the biotic processes of photosynthesis and respiration, as well as through anthropogenic activities and abiotic processes such as the burning of fossil fuels. Many activities, such as "gribusiness the production of crops and animals for food create greenhouse gases. Our research group has studied several soil treatments such as wastewater, wastewater sludge, vermicomposting, and urea among others, in order to study the effects of soil treatments on the production of greenhouse gases CO , N O, and CH in several cultivars, but mainly in maize, sunflower and the common bean. The principal aim of this chapter is to show how these greenhouse gases are affected by the type of treatment, the properties of the soil, and the cultivar in question. We also look at which processes are involved in the production of CO , N O, and CH from cultivated soil. We present a review of several experiments carried out under in vitro or greenhouse conditions.

Agricultural Greenhouses: Resource Management Technologies and Perspectives for Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

“…The need for zero-emission greenhouse structures is reinforced by the growing risk of climate change, energy demand, CO 2 emissions from plants in greenhouse environments [61], and violation of the Kyoto Protocol and acquiescence towards the Paris Agreement [62]. The average demand for greenhouses is expected to increase by 40% [8].…”

“…The agricultural resource constraints could be offset by greenhouse farming, but care should be taken to minimize carbon dioxide emissions from plants. For example, through natural fertilization with sludge and cow manure to catalyze CO 2 production in greenhouse crops [61].…”

“…The agricultural resource constraints could be offset by greenhouse farming, but care should be taken to minimize carbon dioxide emissions from plants. For example, through natural fertilization with sludge and cow manure to catalyze CO2 production in greenhouse crops [61]. The growing power demand has partly contributed to greater investments in complementary sources of energy ranging from photovoltaic systems to agricultural power structures and commercial buildings [62,66].…”

“…For example, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne confirmed that hydrogels would reduce the cost of CCS to about USD 30/ton [263]. In contrast to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, according to [19,61] the cost savings would be achieved over time (EUR 55/tCO 2 by 2050). The estimated cost savings by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne were significant compared to [247] where it was established that savings of USD 1000/ton of CO 2 would be obtained.…”