Revamping polyhouse systems for sustainable agriculture: A comprehensive review

Abstract

This review examines the process and outcomes associated with the revitalization of polyhouse systems and the evaluation of sustainable cropping models (SCM) in both controlled polyhouse environments and open-field conditions. The research is structured into three distinct phases: the restoration of a non-functional polyhouse, the assessment of sustainable cropping models in polyhouses and open fields, and the evaluation of their economic feasibility. The review provides a thorough analysis of infrastructural improvements, environmental control systems, and microclimate factors, emphasizing the benefits of polyhouse farming in enhancing crop productivity, resource efficiency, water management, and soil health.