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Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment

Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment

Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control

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Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control

Director: Nikolaos Katsoulas , Professor

 

Laboratory Mission

The Laboratory of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control (LACEC), covers the following subjects:

  • Construction, Environment, Equipment and Energy in Agricultural Buildings, Agricultural and Aquacultural Constructions.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Topography, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing
  • Agricultural Road Building, Soil Mechanics, Applied Mechanics

LACEC is active in the field of Agricultural Buildings Design and Equipment. Its main research areas include:

  • Bioclimatology
  • Environmental physics, mainly greenhouse climate
  • Greenhouse design and equipment
  • Energy saving and Renewable Energy Sources in Agriculture
  • Greenhouse crop physiology
  • Crop growth modelling
  • Nutrient requirements and management of nutrient solutions for horticultural crops in closed and open hydroponics systems

Website: http://lacec.agr.uth.gr/

Lab multimedia resources

Gardenia Growers Group Visit

ENSURE project – 5th International Meeting

Summer School “Greenhouse Hydroponics: Automation & Management”

UTH Hydroponics – overview

 

Research

The Lab. of Agricultural Constructions and Environmental Control (LACEC) of the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment of UTH is active in the field of agricultural buildings design and equipment.

Its main research areas include: bioclimatology, environmental physics, mainly greenhouse, livestock and storage room climate, greenhouse cover materials, design and equipment and energy saving and renewable energy sources in agricultural buildings, greenhouse crop physiology, Crop growth modelling, Nutrient requirements and management of nutrient solutions for horticultural crops in closed and open hydroponics systems.

LACEC has well trained personnel and extensive research facilities, which include fully automated greenhouses, laboratory equipment for the analysis of mass end energy balance in agricultural buildings, various instrumentation for measuring climate variables and plant physiological activities.

So far LACEC has participated in more than 50 National R & D programs on agricultural buildings technology and European and bilateral programs. As a result of these programs a specialized small team of engineers and PhD and MSc students has developed in the field of greenhouse engineering and technologies.

LACEC members have publish more than 120 manuscripts in peer reviewed journals and more than 200 in scientific symposia proceedings.

Indicative list of Research Projects

  1. 1992- 1993: Theoretical and experimental study of natural ventilation in Mediterranean greenhouses (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, PLATON).
  2. 1993- 1994: Traditional storage techniques for vegetables in Pilion (Research Committee, University of Thessaly).
  3. 1994-1998: Investigation of greenhouse natural ventilation in Greece (General Secretariat for Research and Technology PENED 94).
  4. 1995- 1996: Development of a software for optimal greenhouse climate control (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, PLATON).
  5. 1995- 1996: Energy plans for extended use of solar energy and biomass in small and medium cities (APAS).
  6. 1997-1998: Influence of a thermal screen on greenhouse energy performance (Research Committee, University of Thessaly).
  7. 1998-2000: Development of an environmental friendly greenhouse equipped with insect-proof screen suitable for Mediterranean conditions (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, PLATON).
  8. 1999-2001: Management of high humidity in greenhouses in Greece (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, YPER 97).
  9. 1999-2001: 100% fuel substitution in greenhouse heating by biomass (ALTENER II).
  10. 1999-2001: Regular RES courses for European Agricultural Engineers (ALTENER II).
  11. 2000-2002: New learning technologies for lifelong self learning on greenhouse engineering and management. A pilot trilingual web based tool (LEONARDO DA VINCI).
  12. 2001-2002: RES DISSEMINATION. Clean Energy and Agriculture. Summer courses for engineers (ALTENER).
  13. 2002-2004: Production of new UV-absorbing cover materials aiming to reduce greenhouse pest and diseases and assessment in field conditions (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, PAVET 2000).
  14. (2000-2005). Closed System for Water and nutrient management in horticulture (5th European framework, Quality of Life).
  15. 2003- 2004: Optimisation of the heating of greenhouses (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, ΕΝΤΕΡ).
  16. 2004- 2005. Behavior of pesticides in greenhouse environment (Ministry of Education, EPEAK, PYTHAGORAS).
  17. 2005- 2008. Optimisation of the greenhouse climate management of mediterannean greenhouses during winter period (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, PENED).
  18. 2006-2008. Development and evaluation of anti-dropcovering materials, environmental friendly and suitablefor (General Secretariat for Research and Technology & Plastika Kritis AEBEE, PAVE).
  19. 2006-2008. Development and optimization of an hybridsystem for greenhouse heating and hydroponiccultivations frame, friendly to the environment (General Secretariat for Research and Technology. & Geothermiki S.A.).
  20.  2006-2008. Production, Standarization, Marking, and Traceability: Innovative Technologies and Methods for the Ensurance of Total Quality in the Production, Packaging, Transport, Storage, and Supply of Food and Beverages. (General Secretariat for Research and Technology, Research and Technological development consortia in priority areas for the region).
  21. 2006-2008. Total Quality in the Production, Packaging, Transport, Storage, and Supply of Food in Thessaly (Thessaly Food). (General Secretariat for Research and Technology Regional Technological Platforms).
  22. 2006-2008. «Investigation of pesticides emission and dispersion from naturally ventilated greenhouse. (General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, PLATON).
  23. 2006-2008. Energy crops – Production, development and marketing of Biofuels in Greece. (General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, Human Networks for Research and Technological Education
  24. 2006-2008. Greenhouse technologies friendly to the environment. (General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, Human Networks for Research and Technological Education.
  25. 2007-2008. «Investigation of pesticides emission and dispersion from naturally ventilated greenhouse. (Research program founded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology of Greece, under the bilateral Greek-France programs).
  26. 2010-2012. “Theoretical and Experimental Research on the microclimate of Screenhouses in Mediterranean Climate”, (HRAKLEITOS II programme, GSRT))
  27. 2010-2012 “Sustainable use of irrigation water in the Mediterranean region- SIRRIMED”, in the framework of the FP7 Programme
  28. 2011-2013 “Smart Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems, SMART-CEA”. People Marie Curie Actions
  29. 2010-2012. Development of an integrated system for monitoring and management of quantity and quality of water resources in rural areas under climate change scenarios. Case study in the lake of Carla. GSRT, Cooperation.
  30. 2010-2012.Optimisation of greenhouse climate control for salinity control using omic technology. GSRT, Cooperation
  31.  2012. Development and evaluation of an integrated controller for rational water use in green parks. GSRT under the action Vouchers for SMEs)
  32. 2012-2015. “Intelligent crop-based environmental monitoring and control of sustainable greenhouse eco-systems, GREENSENSE” .GSRT, under the action  Excellence
  33. 2012-2015. “Reducing the environmental footprint in livestock facilities, GREEN POULTRY”. GSRT, Cooperation
  34.  2013-2015.”Pesticides Monitoring Systems using Nanosensors for Safe Food Production, PEISMON”. GSRT under the framework of the Bilateral Greek-China agreement
  35. 2011-2014. Evaluation of the effects of planting on buildings and development of innovative relevant hydroponic structures. Research project founded by the Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs of Greece under the frame of Archimedes projects.
  36. 2013-2015. “Translation network SME support in the animal breeding and horticulture sector, AGROSTART”. South East Europe
  37. 2013-2015. Smart Integrated Livestock Farming: integrating user-centric & ICT-based decision support platforms, EU, FP7, ICT-Agri-2
  38. 2013-2015. Development of innovative greenhouse films with enhanced durability and applicability. GSRT under the action Vouchers for SMEs

Publications in peer review journals

  1. Kittas C., 1986. “Estimation des besoins d’ aération des serres en Grèce”. Agronomie, 6 (7), 629-632.
  2. Kittas C, 1985. “Study of the Convective Heat Transfer Phenomena in a Greenhouse” (in Greek). Techn Chronika – Β, 5 (4): 45-60.
  3. Κίττας Κ., 1985. “Determinative Factors of the Greenhouse Air Temperature”. Techn Chronika – Β, 5 (4): 61-77.
  4. Kittas C., 1986. “Estimation des besoins de chauffage des serres en Grèce”. Agronomie, 6 (7), 633-638.
  5. Kittas C., 1986. “Greenhouse Cover Conductances”. Boundary Layer Meteorology, 36, 213-225.
  6. Kittas C., 1987 (in Greek). “The Significance of the Sun Position to the Rational Installation of the Protected Cultivations in Greece”. Techn Chronika – Β, 7 (1): 5-31.
  7. Kittas C., Chiapale J.P., Villele de O., Aries F., 1987. Modèle d’ estimation de la température de paroi d’ une serre”. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 29, 131-142.
  8. Kittas C. 1986 (in Greek) “Water Consumption in Greenhouses”. Techn Chronika – Β, 6(4): 5-29.
  9. Kittas C., 1987. “Energy behaviour and location of greenhouse in Greece”. International Journal of Energy Systems, 7 (3), 64-71.
  10. Kittas C., 1986. “The response of a greenhouse to climate features as a tool to its equipment design”. International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 11, 531-540.
  11. Kittas C., 1987. “Un modèle d’ estimation des des déperditions énergétiques diurnes des serres”. Agronomie, 7 (3), 175-181.
  12. Kittas C., Chiapale J.P., Villele de O., Aries F., 1987. “ Paramètres significatifs du déterminisme de la température de l’ air de la serre”. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology 40, 265-277.
  13. Kittas C., 1985 (in Greek). “The greenhouse, a Tool of Bioclimatology Modification”. Techn Chronika – Β, 7 (2): 5-28.
  14. Kittas C., 1988 (in Greek). “A simplified Method for Estimating the Greenhouse Heating Needs”. Techn Chronika – Β, 8 (1): 109-121.
  15. Kaouris Y.G., Kittas C., Santamouris M., 1989. “Regional Monthly Estimation of Greenhouse Energy consumption – Application to Greece”. Solar and Wind Technology, Vol. 6, No 3, pp. 225-233.
  16. Kittas C., 1990. “Solar Radiation of a Greenhouse as a Tool to its Irrigation Control”. International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 14, 881-892.
  17. Kittas C., 1990. “L’ ombreggiamento quale fattore di conduzione razionale delle colture protette in Grecia”. Colture Protette, 1, 95-101.
  18. Kittas C., 1992. “Influence d’ un brise-vent sur les pertes convectives et radiatives d’ une serre”. Boundary Layer Meteorology 61: 99-111.
  19. Kittas C., 1993. “Modifications du comportement thermique et mécanique d’ une serre, induites par un brise-vent situe et amont”. Agronomie, 13, 105-108.
  20. Kittas C., 1994. “ Détermination du coefficient global de transmission de chaleur à travers la paroi d’une serre ”. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 69, 205-221.
  21. Kittas C., 1993 (in Greek). “Climatic suitability of a region for cultivations under cover”. Techn Chronika – Β, 12 (3): 7-27.
  22. Kittas C. Giaglaras P., 1994 (in Greek). “Contribution to the Evaluation of the Greenhouse Crops Water Needs”. Techn Chronika – A, 14 (22): 113-127.
  23. C. Kittas, B. Draoui, T. Boulard., 1995. “Quantification du taux d’ aération d’ une serre à ouvrant continu en toiture”. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 77:95-111
  24. C. Kittas, 1995. “A simple climagraph for characterizing  regional suitability for greenhouse cropping in Greece”. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 78: 133-141
  25. C. Kittas, T. Boulard, M. Mermier, G. Papadakis., 1996. “Wind induced air exchange rates in a greenhouse tunnel with continuous side openings”. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 65, 37-49
  26. C. Kittas, T. Boulard, G. Papadakis, 1997. “Natural ventilation of a greenhouse with ridge and side openings; sensitivity to temperature and wind effects”. Transactions of ASAE 40(2) , 415-425.
  27. Boulard, P. Feuilloley, C. Kittas, 1997. “Natural ventilation performances of seven greenhouse and tunnel types.” Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 67,249-266.
  28. T. Boulard, G. Papadakis, C. Kittas, M. Mermier, 1997. “Characterisation of the air flow and associated sensible heat exchanges in a naturally-ventilated greenhouse.” Agricultural and Forest Meteorology ,88,111-119.
  29. T. Boulard, C. Kittas, G. Papadakis, M. Mermier, 1998. “ Pressure field and air flow at the opening of a naturally- ventilated greenhouse”. Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 71,93-102.
  30. C. Kittas, A. Baille, 1998. “Determination of the spectral properties of several greenhouse cover materials. Evaluation of specific parameters related to plant response.” Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 71,193-202.
  31. C. Kittas, A. Baille, P. Giaglaras, 1999. “ Influence of Covering Material and Shading on the Spectral Distribution of Light in Greenhouses”. Journal of Agricultural Engineering  Research, 73, 341-351.
  32. N. Katsoulas, Α. Baille, C. Kittas, 2001. Effect of misting on transpiration and conductances of a greenhouse rose canopy. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 106, 233-247.
  33. C. Kittas, N. Katsoulas, A. Baille, 2001. Influence of greenhouse ventilation regime on microclimate and energy partioning of a rose canopy during summer.Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research, 79(3), 349-360.
  34. A. Baille, C. Kittas, N. Katsoulas, 2000. Influence of whitening on greenhouse microclimate and crop energy partitioning. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 107(4), 293-306.
  35. C. Kittas ,.A Jaffrin, Th. Bartzanas, 2001. Greenhouse evaporative cooling: measurements & data analysis. Transactions of ASAE 44(3) , 683-689.
  36. Ch. Lykas, P. Giaglaras, C. Kittas, 2001. Availability of iron in hydroponic nutrient solutions for rose crops. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 76 (3): 350-352.
  37.  Ch. Lykas, V. Exarchou, K. Gourgoulianis, P. Giaglaras, Th. Gemptos, C.Κittas, P. –A. Molyvdas, 2001. Noxious gases in greenhouses. Ann Agric Environ Med, 8: 99-101.
  38. T. Bartzanas, T. Boulard, C. Kittas, 2002. Numerical simulation of the airflow and temperature distribution in a tunnel greenhouse equipped with insect- proof screen in the openings. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 43, 207-221.
  39.  J.C. Roy; T. Boulard; C. Kittas; S. Wang, 2002. Convective and Ventilation Transfers in Greenhouses, Part 1:Greenhouse considered as a Perfectly Stirred Tank. Biosystems Engineering 83 (1): 1-20.
  40.  T. Boulard; C. Kittas; J.C. Roy; S. Wang, 2002. Convective and Ventilation Transfers in Greenhouses, Part 2:Determination of the Greenhouse Distributed Climate. Biosystems Engineering, 83 (2): 129-147.
  41. C. Kittas, T. Boulard, T.  Bartzanas, N. Katsoulas, M. Mermier, 2002. Influence of an insect screen on greenhouse ventilation. Transactions of the ASAE, 45(4): 1083- 1090.
  42. N. Katsoulas, Α. Baille, C. Kittas, 2002. Influence of Leaf Index on Canopy Energy Partitioning and Greenhouse Cooling Requirements. Biosystems Engineering, 83 (3): 349-359.
  43. Bartzanas Th., Kittas C., 2003. Numerical Simulation oh the Influence of Ventilator Configuration in Greenhouse Microclimate..Geothechnical Scientific Issues, 14 (4): 14- 23.
  44.  C. Kittas, T. Bartzanas, A. Jaffrin, 2003. Temperature Gradients in a Partially Shaded Large Greenhouse Equipped with Evaporative Cooling Pads. Biosystems Engineering, 85(1): 87- 94.
  45. C. Kittas; N. Katsoulas, A.. Baille, 2003. Influence of Aluminised Thermal Screens on Greenhouse Microclimate and Night Transpiration. Transactions of the ASAE, 46(6): 1653- 1663.
  46.  T. Bartzanas; T. Boulard; C. Kittas, 2004. Effect of Vent Arrangement on Windward Ventilation of a Tunnel Greenhouse. Biosystems Engineering, 88(4): 479-490.
  47. C. Kittas, M. Karamanis, N. Katsoulas, 2005. Air Temperature Regime in a Forced Ventilated Greenhouse with Rose Crop. Energy and Buildings, 37 (8): 807- 812.
  48. C T. Bartzanas, M. Tchamitchian, C. Kittas, 2005. Influence of the Heating Method on Greenhouse Microclimate and Energy Consumption.Biosystems Engineering, 91(4): 487-499.
  49. T. Bartzanas, N. Katsoulas, C. Kittas, T. Boulard and M. Mermier, 2005. The Effect of Vent Configuration and Insect Screens on Greenhouse Microclimate, International Journal of Ventilation, 4(3): 103-202.
  50.  N Katsoulas, C Kittas, G Dimokas, Ch Lykas, 2006. Effect of Irrigation Frequency on Rose Flower Production and Quality. Biosystems Engineering, 93(2): 237-244.
  51. N. Katsoulas, T. Bartzanas, T. Boulard; M. Mermier, C. Kittas. Effect of Vent Openings and Insect Screens on Greenhouse Ventilation. Biosystems Engineering, 93(4): 427-436.
  52. Ch. Lykas, N. Katsoulas, P. Giaglaras, C. Kittas, 2006. EC and pH. Prediction in a Recirculated Nutrient Solution of a Greenhouse Soilless Rose Crop. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 29: 1585-1599
  53. C. Kittas, M. Tchamitchian, N. Katsoulas, P. Karaiskou, Ch. Papaioannou, 2006. Effect of two new UV-absorbing greenhouse-covering films on growth and yield of an eggplant soilless crop. Scientia Horticulturae, 110(1): 30-37.
  54. T. Bartzanas, C. Kittas, 2007. Greenhouse Microclimate and Dehumidification Effectiveness under Different Ventilators Configuration. Building and Environment, Vol 42/10 pp 3774-3784.
  55. Katsoulas, N., Baille, A., Kittas, C., 2007. Leaf boundary layer conductance in ventilated greenhouses. An experimental approach. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 144: 180-192.
  56.  Bartzanas T; Kittas C; Sapounas A.A., Nikita- Marτzopoulou Ch., 2007. Αnalysis of airflow through experimental rural buildings: sensibility to turbulence models. Biosystems Engineering, 97: 229- 239.
  57. Savvas, D., Stamati, E., Tsirogiannis, I. L., Mantzos, N., Barouchas, P. E., Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., 2007. Interactions between salinity and irrigation frequency in greenhouse pepper grown in a closed-loop hydroponic system. Agricultural Water Management 91: 102- 111..
  58.  Katsoulas, N., Kittas, C., Tsirogiannis, I. L., Kitta, E., Savvas D., 2007. Greenhouse Microclimate and Soilless Pepper Crop Production and Quality as Affected by a Fog Evaporative Cooling System. Transactions of the ASAΒE, 50(5): 1831-1840.
  59.  A.A. Sapounas, T. Bartzanas, C. Nikita – Martzopoulou, C. Kittas, 2008.
    Aspects of CFD modeling of Fan and Pad Evaporative Cooling System in
    Greenhouses. International Journal of Ventilation 6 (4): 212-224.
  60. Lykas Ch., Papafotiou M., Katsoulas N., Kittas C., 2008. Gardenia jasminoides height control using a photoselective polyethylene film. HortScience 43: 1942-2270.
  61. N. Katsoulas, C. Kittas, 2008. Impact of Greenhouse Microclimate on Plant Growth and Development with Special Reference to the Solanaceae. European Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology., 2 (1): 45- 61.
  62. C. Kittas, N. Katsoulas, T. Bartzanas, M. Mermier, T. Boulard, 2008. The Impact of Insect Screens and Ventilation Openings on the Greenhouse Microclimate. Transactions of the ASAΒE, 51(6): 2151- 2165.
  63. G. Dimokas, M. Tchamitchian, C. Kittas, 2009. Calibration and validation of a biological model to simulate the development and production of tomatoes in Mediterranean greenhouses during winter period. Biosystems Engineering, 103: 217-227.
  64. I. Tsirogiannis, N. Katsoulas, Kittas C., 2010. Effect of Irrigation Scheduling on Gerbera Flower Yield and Quality. HortScience 45(2):1–6. 2010.
  65.  Katsoulas N., Savvas D., Tsirogiannis I., Merkouris, O., Kittas C., 2009. Response of an eggplant crop grown under Mediterranean summer conditions to greenhouse cooling. Scientia Horticulturae, 123(1): 90-98.
  66. Fidaros D.K., Baxevanou C.A., Bartzanas T., Kittas C., 2010. Numerical simulation of thermal behavior of a ventilated arc greenhouse during a solar day. Renewable Energy. 35: 1380-1386.
  67. N. Tadj, T. Bartzanas, D. Fidaros, B. Draoui, C. Kittas, 2010. Influence of Heating System on Greenhouse Microclimate Distribution, Transactions of the ASABE 53(1): 225-238.@2010
  68. N. Tadj, T. Bartzanas, B. Draoui, C. Kittas, 2008. Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Convective Heat Transfer in a Tunnel Greenhouse. International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 6 (2): 92-104
  69. Tsirogiannis I., Katsoulas N., Kittas C., 2009. Effect of irrigation scheduling on gerbera flower yield and quality. HortScience, 45:1-6.
  70. N.Tadj, T. Bartzanas, D. Fidaros, B. Draoui, C. Kittas, 2010. Influence of Heating System on Greenhouse Microclimate Distribution, Transactions of ASABE, Transactions of the ASABE, 53: 1-14.
  71.  D. Papanastasiou, D. Melas, Th. Bartzanas, C. Kittas, 2010. Temperature, comfort and pollution levels during heat waves and the role of seas breeze. Int. J. Biometeorol, 54: 307-317.
  72.  D. Papanastasiou, D. Fidaros, T. Bartzanas, C. Kittas, 2010. Monitoring particulate matter levels and climate conditions in a Greek sheep and goat livestock building. Environ Monit Assess, DOI 10.1007/s10661-011-1921-1.
  73. C. Baxevanou, D. Fidaros, T. Bartzanas, C. Kittas, 2010. Numerical simulation of solar radiation distribution in a naturally ventilated agricultural building. CIGR E-Journal, 12: 3-4: 58-69.
  74. Khah, E.M., Katsoulas, N., Tchamitchian, M., Kittas, C., 2011. Effect of grafting on eggplant leaf gas exchanges under mediterranean greenhouse conditions. International Journal of Plant Production, 5(2), 121-134.
  75. C. Kittas, N. Katsoulas, T. Bartzanas, S. Bakker, 2011. Greenhouse climate control and Energy use. In “Good agricultural practices (GAPs) principles for greenhouse vegetable production in the Mediterranean Region”, Baudoin W., Castilla N., Qaryouti M. Eds, FAO publications, Rome, 2013, 63-96
  76. Sørensen C G; C. Kittas; T. Bartzanas; D. Bochtis, 2011. Minimizing environmental impact from applying selected inputs in plant production. Environmental Management: Systems, Sustainability and Current Issues, Dupont H. Editor, Nova Publishers, ISBN: 978-1-61324-899-7, 93-102, New York, USA.
  77. Katsoulas, N., Boulard, N., Tsiropoulos, N., Bartzanas, T., Kittas, C., 2012. Experimental and modelling analysis of pesticides fate from greenhouses: case of pyrimethanil on tomato crop. Biosystems Engineering, 113(2): 195-206.
  78. Papaioannou, Ch., Katsoulas, N., Maletsika, P., Siomos, A., Kittas, C., 2012. Effects of a UV-absorbing greenhouse covering film on tomato yield and quality. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 10(4): 959-966.
  79. C. Kittas, N. Katsoulas, N. Rigakis, T. Bartzanas, E. Kitta, 2012. Microclimate and tomato crop production and quality under shading nets. Journal for Horticulture Science and Biotechnology, 87 (1): 1-12.
  80. Kittas, C., Katsoulas, N., Bartzanas, T., 2012. Greenhouse climate control in Mediterranean greenhouses. CUADERNOS DE ESTUDIOS AGROALIMENTARIOS. Lopez J.C., Torrente R.G. Eds | ISSN 2173-7568 | 89-114|.
  81. Papanastasiou D.K., Fidaros D. Bartzanas T., Kittas C, 2013. Impact of urban heat island development on buildings’ energy consumption. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 22(7): 2087-2092.
  82. Bartzanas, M. Kacira, H. Zhu, S. Karmakar, E. Tamimi, N. Katsoulas, In Bok Lee, C. Kittas, 2013. Computational fluid dynamics applications to improve crop production systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 98: 151-167
  83. Tsirogiannis I., Katsoulas N., Kittas C., Karras G., Savvas D., 2013. Relationships between Reflectance and Water Status in a Greenhouse Rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) Crop. European Journal of Horticultural Science (Europ.J.Hort.Sci.) 78 (6): 275–282.
  84. Christidou V., Tsevreni I., Epitropou M., Kittas C., 2013. Exploring primary children’s views and experiences of the school ground: The case of a Greek school.   International Journal of Environmental & Science Education, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 2013, 59-83
  1. Papanastasiou D.K., Kittas C. Maximum urban heat island intensity in a medium sized coastal Mediterranean city. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, DOI 10.1007/s00704-011-0491-z.
  2. Papanastasiou D.K., Melas D., Bartzanas T., Kittas C. Estimation of ozone trend in central Greece based on meteorologically adjusted time series. Environmental Modeling & Assessment, under review.
  3. C.A. Baxevanou, D.K. Fidaros, D.K. Papanastasiou T. Bartzanas, C.Kittas, 2014. Numerical simulation of flow and transport phenomena in a livestock building, Environmental Engineering and Management, in press
  4. D. K. Papanastasiou, T. Bartzanas, P. Panagakis, C. Kittas. Assessment of a typical sheep barn based on potential seasonal heat-stress of dairy ewes, Applied Engineering in Agriculture, in press.
  5. N. Katsoulas, D. Savvas, E. Kitta, T. Bartzanas, C. Kittas, 2015. Evaluation and validation of a model aimed at minimizing water and nutrient discharge in semi-closed soilless cultivations of tomato, Computer and Electronics in Agriculture, 113: 61–71.
  6.  Rigakis, N., Katsoulas, N., Teitel, M., Bartzanas, T., Kittas, C., 2014. A simple model for ventilation rate determination in screenhouses. Energy and Buildings, 87: 293-301.

Courses

 Undergraduate program of the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment.

  • Agricultural Constructions – Greenhouses
  • Hydroponic Systems
  • Agricultural Constructions- Facilities for postharvest treatment of agricultural products

Post Graduate program on “Automation in Irrigation, Agricultural Constructions and Farm Mechanization” of the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment.

  • Greenhouse Technologies
  • Facilities for postharvest treatment of agricultural products

Post Graduate program on “Sustainable Agricultural Production and Environmental Management” of the Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment.

  • Agricultural Constructions
  • Environmental Control in Agricultural Buildings
  • Energy Technologies in Agriculture
  • Bioclimatic design of buildings

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