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Publication Title
Description and Author
CEA in Deserts, Tropics, and Temperate Regions - A World Review Appropriate CEA technology for specific climate and socioeconomic conditions in the major greenhouse centers of the world.
Written by Dr. Jensen
Considerations for Energy Management of Greenhouse Heating and Cooling (PDF) Energy conservation strategies through an understanding of greenhouse heating and cooling systems.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli
Greenhouse Covering Systems (PDF) Summary of current covering systems available and appropriate application of each.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli and Dr. Bill Roberts
Greenhouse Structures The key aspects of greenhouse site selection, design, orientation, and layout.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli
Hydroponics: an Overview Dr. Merle Jensen's Oct. '97 Hortscience article reviewing the role of hydroponics in CEA. 
Nutrient Delivery Systems and Irrigation A review of the seven major design considerations for water and nutrient distribution systems.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli

Nutrient Delivery Systems for Crop Production in the Controlled Environment

The current state of CEA technology, using the CEA Center's own greenhouse systems and practices as examples.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli
Plant Nutrition A quick review of the macro and micro nutrients required by plants for normal healthy growth.
Written by Dr. Rorabaugh
Short Responses to Common Greenhouse Glazing Questions (PDF) Coffee table conversation with Dr. Gene Giacomelli about questions regarding greenhouse glazing choices and issues.
Written by Dr. Giacomelli
Potential for Greenhouse Aeroponic Cultivation of Medicinal Root Crops (PDF)

A review of two successful trials of aeroponic cultivation of medicinal plants at UA. Species cultivated included Echinacea and Arctium lappa.
Written by Chris Pagliarulo and Dr. Teena Hayden
Solar Radiation Availability for Plant Growth in Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems (PDF) Steve describes the effects of daily and yearly distribution of solar radiation availability and how it influences productivity and quality of plant growth in Arizona.
Written by Steve Kania
Trial to Test Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties for Use in Desert Climates
Trial 1: 2000-2001 		 The 2000 season heat tolerant tomato variety trial conducted at the CEAC hydroponic greenhouse.
Written by Dr. Rorabaugh and Dr. Jensen
Retractable Roof Greenhouse Cultivation Offers Flexibility Reviews of some studies using retractable roof greenhouse at the University of Arizona’s Campus Agricultural Center in Tucson
Written by Susan McGinley
Use of Grafted Seedlings For Commercial Tomato Production In North America
 The latest summary of grafted seedling production and use in North America.
Written by Dr. Chieri Kubota

Comparing Five Growing Media For Physical Characteristics And Tomato Yield Potential

 The growing media trial conducted during the 1996-97 season
Written by Merle H. Jensen, Patricia A. Rorabaugh and Marcos Garcia A
Comparing Three Growing Media For Physical Characteristics And Tomato Yield The growing media trial conducted during the 1998-99 season
Written by Merle H. Jensen and Patricia A. Rorabaugh
A Trial To Test Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties For Use In Desert Climates.
TRIAL 2: 2001-2002
 The 2001 season heat tolerant tomato variety trial conducted at the CEAC hydroponic greenhouse.
Written by Dr. Rorabaugh and Dr. Jensen

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