"Urban Horticulture: Necessity of the Future" ed. by Shashank Shekhar Solankey, et al.

This book covers a wide array of topics on this subject and constitutes a valuable reference guide for students, professors, researchers, builders, and horticulturists concerned with urban horticulture, city planning, biodiversity, and the sustainable development of horticultural resources.

Urban horticulture is a means of utilizing every little space available in cities amidst buildings and other constructions for growing plants. It utilizes this space to raise gardens that can be economically productive while contributing to environmental greening. It can boost food and ornamental plants production, provide job opportunities, promote green space development, waste recycling, and urban landscaping, and result in improved environment.


Contents
1.Nutrients for Hydroponic Systems in Fruit Crops
2.Hydroponic Systems for Arabidopsis Extended to Crop Plants
3.Automation and Robotics Used in Hydroponic System
4.Application of Nanotechnology Solutions in Plants Fertilization
5.Nutritive Solutions Formulated from Organic Fertilizers
6.Installation of Vegetable Based Roof Gardens in Schools From Recyclable Materials: A Study
7.Urban Horticulture in Sub-Saharan Africa
8.Soil Quality Problems Associated with Horticulture in the Southern Urban and Peri-Urban Area of Buenos Aires, Argentina
9.Historical Gardens as an Inspiration for the Future of Urban Horticultural Gardens
10.Implication of Urban Agriculture and Vertical Farming for Future Sustainability