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173 gap statements mined from Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 664 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The study was conducted in a specific region (Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil) and may not be generalizable to other regions. The study used a limited number of cultivars (eight) and may not represent all gladiolus cultivars. The model's performance may be affected by factors not considered in the study, such as soil type and pest management.

    Evaluating the PhenoGlad Model as a Decision-Support Tool for Gladiolus Production in Tropical and Subtropical Environments · 2026 · DOI

  • Another challenge is the need for effective integration of multi-omics data.

    AI-driven multiscale virtual plant cell modeling: from molecular mechanisms to tissue functions · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of prior knowledge affects the precision of the neural network.

    Hybrid Recurrent Neural Network in Greenhouse Microclimate Prediction · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing greenhouse modeling efforts have not addressed the need for adaptive humidity forecasting systems. There is a lack of systems that can handle missing values in online data streams and provide interpretable results.

    Optimized Evolving Fuzzy Inference System for Humidity Forecasting in Greenhouse Under Extreme Weather Conditions · 2026 · DOI

  • There are no standardization tools or techniques available to assess current farming practices in Pakistan. The lack of understanding of optimum cultivating factors leads to low production yields in cash crops. The study identifies the need for a simulator that can mimic agricultural environments and support pre-cultivation decision making.

    Design of an Intelligent Control System for Multifunctional Agricultural Simulator · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of spatiotemporal transparency in optimizing greenhouse crop yield and energy efficiency. The need for a framework that can capture both short-term environmental fluctuations and longer-term dependencies relevant to greenhouse yield formation and energy consumption.

    Explainable Deep Learning for Greenhouse Horticulture: Feature and Temporal Interpretability in Crop Yield and Energy Optimization · 2026 · DOI

  • The land-use conflict between food and energy production is a significant challenge. There is a need for new approaches to use areas of land simultaneously for both food and energy production. The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the effect of shading on watermelon production in an agrivoltaic greenhouse.

    Experimental Assessment and Modeling of Solar Irradiance for an Agrivoltaic Greenhouse for Watermelon Production in Southern Spain · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior work has focused on environmental control systems for entire greenhouse areas, rather than local area cooling. There is a need to investigate the cooling performance of serpentine-shaped heat exchangers for smart greenhouse farming.

    Analysis of Cooling Performance of Three Serpentine-Shaped Heat Exchangers for Smart Greenhouse Farming · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the lack of comprehensive analysis of microclimatic factors in greenhouses. The study identifies the need to optimize ventilation systems to improve working conditions. The research highlights the importance of considering microclimatic factors in greenhouse design and management.

    Influence of Microclimate on Favourable Working Conditions of Agricultural Workers on the Harvesting Platform · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should adopt multifactorial designs and predictive modeling. Research should focus on the combined effects of interacting environmental drivers. Studies should investigate the integration of physiological responses with postharvest behavior.

    Environmental Drivers of Fruit Quality and Shelf Life in Greenhouse Vegetables: Species-Specific Insights · 2025 · DOI

  • It also notes a lack of understanding of how physiological responses to preharvest environmental factors integrate with postharvest behavior.

    Environmental Drivers of Fruit Quality and Shelf Life in Greenhouse Vegetables: Species-Specific Insights · 2025 · DOI

  • Genotype-environment interactions are crucial, impacting quality traits and emphasizing the need for adaptable varieties across diverse environments. The protracted process of developing new vegetable cultivars with reduced physiological issues through contemporary techniques is an enduring endeavor.

    Novel Breeding Techniques and Strategies for Enhancing Greenhouse Vegetable Product Quality · 2025 · DOI

  • The current version of Radiance has limitations in implementing realistic GH plastic materials.

    A Ray-Tracing-Based Irradiance Model for Agrivoltaic Greenhouses: Development and Application · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research could focus on improving the implementation of realistic GH plastic materials in the Radiance software. The model could be used to study the effects of different PV module arrangements and coverage ratios on the irradiance distribution inside the GH.

    A Ray-Tracing-Based Irradiance Model for Agrivoltaic Greenhouses: Development and Application · 2025 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing dehumidification methods used in greenhouses, which are often ineffective in cold climates. The study aims to address this gap by applying thermoelectric cooling technology to dehumidify greenhouses.

    Design and Evaluation of an Innovative Thermoelectric-Based Dehumidifier for Greenhouses · 2025 · DOI

  • Previous studies did not consider the nonlinear coupling between temperature and humidity. The performance of previous control methods in disturbance rejection and energy efficiency was limited.

    Coupled Temperature–Humidity Modeling and Dual-Loop Fuzzy-PID Regulation for an Edible Fungi Cultivation Room · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the effect of different water flow rates on the thermal efficiency of the FPC, - studying the impact of various heating systems on the internal air relative humidity in greenhouses, - analyzing the economic feasibility of using FPC systems in different…

    A Flat Plate Solar Collector with a Backup Electric Heater for Heating Greenhouses in Egypt · 2026 · DOI

  • Quantum computing breakthroughs will revolutionize multiscale modeling, - Quantum-AI fusion will break current spatiotemporal resolution…

    AI-driven multiscale virtual plant cell modeling: from molecular mechanisms to tissue functions · 2026 · DOI

  • Evaluating the proposed system for different users or application scenarios - Comparing the results with other evolving approaches - Investigating the effect of different parameters on the system's…

    Optimized Evolving Fuzzy Inference System for Humidity Forecasting in Greenhouse Under Extreme Weather Conditions · 2026 · DOI

  • The greenhouse structure is rarely or never considered in assessment calculations - There is a need to adopt more sustainable production practices in the agricultural sector - The study aims to fill the gap by assessing the carbon footprint of lettuce cultivation systems, including the greenhouse…

    Comparison of Carbon Footprints of Lettuce Cultivation Systems in the Mediterranean Area · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigating the effect of different pipe materials on the cooling performance of heat exchangers, - Studying the impact of varying inlet fluid temperatures and flow rates on the heat transfer performance of heat exchangers, - Examining the application of heat exchangers in different types of greenhouses and agricultural…

    Analysis of Cooling Performance of Three Serpentine-Shaped Heat Exchangers for Smart Greenhouse Farming · 2026 · DOI

  • Experimental validation at larger scales is needed, - The study was conducted in a specific Mediterranean climate, - The study used a prototype polycarbonate greenhouse, - The study used a specific Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger…

    Mitigating Summer Heat Stress and Reducing Energy Demand in Greenhouses Through Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) Systems · 2026 · DOI

  • Experimental validation of EAHE systems at larger scales, - Investigation of EAHE systems in different climates, - Comparison of EAHE systems with other cooling…

    Mitigating Summer Heat Stress and Reducing Energy Demand in Greenhouses Through Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) Systems · 2026 · DOI

  • Better modification of the structure to settle the flow rate maintaining ability issue. Investigation of the performance of the fertilizers' injection and maintaining pressure in the real fertigation devices.

    PSO-Based System Identification and Fuzzy-PID Control for EC Real-Time Regulation in Fertilizer Mixing System · 2025 · DOI

  • Breeding new vegetable cultivars with fewer physiological problems, - Improving flavor, - Increasing levels of healthy compounds, - Enhancing nutritional quality using modern…

    Novel Breeding Techniques and Strategies for Enhancing Greenhouse Vegetable Product Quality · 2025 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of prior knowledge affects the precision of the neural network (“Hybrid Recurrent Neural Network in Greenhouse Microclimate Prediction”, 2026); (2) There is a lack of systems that can handle missing values in online data streams and provide interpretable results (“Optimized Evolving Fuzzy Inference System for Humidity Forecasting in…”, 2026); (3) There are no standardization tools or techniques available to assess current farming practices in Pakistan (“Design of an Intelligent Control System for Multifunctional Agricultural…”, 2026); (4) The lack of spatiotemporal transparency in optimizing greenhouse crop yield and energy efficiency (“Explainable Deep Learning for Greenhouse Horticulture: Feature and Temporal…”, 2026); (5) There is a need for new approaches to use areas of land simultaneously for both food and energy production (“Experimental Assessment and Modeling of Solar Irradiance for an Agrivoltaic…”, 2026). 173 gap statements have been mined from Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 664 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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