The limitations of conventional greenhouse structures

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Sourced from the stated research gap and abstract and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2023 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Metabolism and Yield of Grape–Tomato Hybrids Under Heat Stress in an Innovative Protected Environment Using Twin-Walled Polycarbonates with Laminar Water Flow (2026) · Metabolites · doi

  The limitations of conventional greenhouse structures in reducing thermal stress and improving crop productivity. The need for alternative protective environments that can modify greenhouse microclimates and improve fruit quality.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: limitations conventional greenhouse structures reducing thermal stress improving
• Development and Application of a Mathematical Simulation Model to Evaluate Environmental Performance of Greenhouses Using Physical and Climatic Indicators (2023) · International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Technovation · doi

  The study concluded that additional work is needed to upgrade the mode of running greenhouse crop cultivation system with regards to: using sustainable and energy efficient cooling and ventilation technologies, adopting new techniques to conserve water and its efficient utilization, introducing properly adapted materials for high temperatures and strong solar radiation, and accessibility of technologies such as automation systems.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: efficient technologies concluded additional needed upgrade mode running greenhouse crop cultivation system regards using sustainable
• Optimal Techno-Economic Feasibility of Solar PV Irrigation System Augmented Hydrogen Energy Storage (2026) · Sensors · doi

  further research can be done to apply this system to other locations and crops, - the study can be extended to include other types of energy storage systems, - the impact of climate change on the system’s performance can be investigated

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further research done apply system other locations crops
• Development of an integrated smart farm system for open-field soybean cultivation in a former paddy fields (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 2× · doi

  Most smart farming technologies remain confined to controlled greenhouse environments, leaving a critical gap in scalable solutions for open-field cultivation. Open-field farming is considerably influenced by external climatic factors, necessitating the integrated operation of multiple water management systems to ensure optimal conditions for crop growth.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: smart farming technologies remain confined controlled greenhouse environments

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