Zaštićeni prostori - plastenici i staklenici

"Protected Spaces - Greenhouses and Glasshouses" (published in 2008 by the Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek) is a comprehensive university textbook and professional manual by Prof. Dr. Sc. Nada Parađiković and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Željko Kraljička. The book is intended for agronomy students, agricultural advisors and commercial producers who are engaged in or plan to engage in intensive production in protected spaces. The textbook covers the entire issue of modern greenhouse and glasshouse production in detail and systematically. The authors begin with an analysis of construction solutions, covering materials (glass, foil, polycarbonate) and microclimatic conditions within the facilities, such as temperature, light, humidity and carbon dioxide regulation. Special attention is paid to technological systems for irrigation, fertigation, heating and cooling and modern methods of hydroponic cultivation (cultivation without soil). In addition to the technical specifications of the facilities, the book also describes in detail the specific technologies for growing the most important vegetable and flower crops in controlled conditions, including care measures, protection from diseases and pests, and harvesting. Written in a clear, professional, and concise style, with plenty of sketches, tables, and practical examples, this textbook is an indispensable resource for understanding and successfully applying modern technologies in protected areas.