Hydroponic Greenhouse Crop Optimization

This article describes the work that was developed to model and control the inside environmental conditions, temperature, humidity, nutrients, and luminosity, of a small hydroponic greenhouse prototype to obtain optimal plant growth. Greenhouses are transparent constructions that use solar energy to allow plants to grow in a closed controlled environment. It is expected that greenhouses will play an increasing important role due the impact of climate changes on the traditional methods of food/crop production.