CHEG 665 Farming Technologies for Arid Climate
This course covers the current advances of farming technologies in the Middle East arid climate. It takes a look at the fundamentals of plant growth and how different factors impact it. It also dives deeper into open field agriculture, the challenges and innovations toward increased yield and efficiency. On the other hand, it focuses on the closed and controlled environment cultivations including detailed studies of greenhouses design and considerations. Finally, it looks into the rising technologies of vertical farming and how automation, artificial intelligence and future trends can play a significant role in enabling regional food security.