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<journal-title><![CDATA[Agronomía Colombiana]]></journal-title>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Effect of aluminized screens on greenhouse tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production systems at the high tropical conditions]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Efecto del uso de pantallas aluminizadas sobre la producción de tomate (Solanum lycopersicum L.) bajo invernadero en el trópico alto andino]]></article-title>
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<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S0120-99652011000300011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S0120-99652011000300011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.co/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S0120-99652011000300011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Currently, Colombia has 3,390 ha cultivated with tomato under greenhouse conditions characterized by their low level of climate control. In areas where low night temperatures limit tomato production, we evaluated the effect of aluminized screens on the production of the crop. This work was conducted in two greenhouses planted with tomato in Susa and Chía (Cundinamarca). Each greenhouse was divided in two sections, one half covered with the screen and the other not. Screens at both locations were closed between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am. Inside each greenhouse section, temperature (T, °C) and relative humidity (HR, %) were recorded during the production cycle, as well as the external climate conditions. The effect of aluminized screens on tomato production was compared against the simulation output of the tomato potential growth model "Tomgro". In both locations the covered section with the screen yielded the highest temperatures during the night. At Chia, the night temperature increase due to the screen effect was 1.5±0.10°C, while in Susa the temperature increase was 1.1±0.1°C. Recorded yield under the screened sections showed increments of 6.6% (Chia) and 3.3% (Susa). Simulation results suggest that yield increments of about 15.7 and 13.6% are achievable under potential conditions in Chia and Susa, respectively. The use of thermal screens during night hours helps to retain heat, which in turn is reflected in production increments]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Actualmente en Colombia se siembran aproximadamente 3.390 ha de tomate dentro de invernaderos caracterizados por un bajo nivel de control de clima. En zonas donde las bajas temperaturas nocturnas limitan la producción de tomate, el uso de pantallas térmicas puede ser una alternativa orientada a mejorar las condiciones de producción del cultivo. El trabajo se realizó en dos invernaderos ubicados en Chía y Susa (Cundinamarca). Cada invernadero fue dividido en dos secciones, una de las cuales se cubrió con una pantalla aluminizada. En ambas localidades las pantallas se extendieron sobre el área de cultivo durante las horas de la noche (5:00 pm - 6:00 am). En cada sección de invernadero y durante un ciclo de cultivo se registraron la temperatura (T, °C) y la humedad relativa (HR, %) de forma permanente al igual que las condiciones climáticas externas. El efecto de las pantallas térmicas en campo sobre la producción de tomate se comparó con los resultados de simulaciones realizadas por el modelo potencial de crecimiento del tomate "Tomgro". En ambas localidades la sección con pantalla registró las temperaturas más altas durante la noche. En Chía, el aumento de temperatura nocturna por efecto de la pantalla fue de 1,5±0,1°C mientras que en Susa el aumento fue de 1,1±0,1°C. Los registros de producción indicaron incrementos del 6,6% (Chía) y 3,3% (Susa) con el uso de la pantalla. Los resultados del Tomgro sugieren la posibilidad de alcanzar incrementos en la producción potencial de hasta 15,7 y 13,6% debida al uso de pantallas en las localidades Chía y Susa, respectivamente. El uso de pantallas térmicas en las horas de la noche logra retener el calor dentro del invernadero, lo cual se ve reflejado en un incremento de la producción]]></p></abstract>
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</front><body><![CDATA[  <font face="verdana" size="2">     <p align="left">CROP PHYSIOLOGY</p>     <p align="center"><font size="4">Effect of aluminized screens on greenhouse tomato (<i>Solanum   lycopersicum</i> L.) production systems at the high tropical conditions</b></font></p>     <p align="center"><font size="3">Efecto del uso de pantallas aluminizadas sobre la producci&oacute;n de tomate   (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) bajo invernadero en el tr&oacute;pico alto andino</font></p>     <p align="center">Rodrigo Gil<sup>1</sup>,<sup>3</sup>, Nadia Yurani Luque<sup>2</sup> and Carlos Ricardo Bojac&aacute;<sup>1</sup></p> <sup>1</sup>Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Naturals Sciences and Engineering, Universidad de Bogot&aacute; Jorge Tadeo Lozano. Bogota (Colombia).    <br> <sup>2</sup>Center for Bio-Systems, Faculty of Sciences Naturales and Engineering, Universidad de Bogot&aacute; Jorge Tadeo Lozano. Ch&iacute;a (Colombia).    <br> <sup>3</sup>Corresponding author. <a href="mailto:rodrigo.gil@utadeo.edu.co">rodrigo.gil@utadeo.edu.co</a> </p> Received for publication: 12 March, 2010. Accepted for publication: 2 November, 2011. <hr> <b>ABSTRACT</b> </p>     <p> Currently, Colombia has 3,390 ha cultivated with tomato under   greenhouse conditions characterized by their low level of   climate control. In areas where low night temperatures limit tomato   production, we evaluated the effect of aluminized screensm-2   on the production of the crop. This work was conducted in   two greenhouses planted with tomato in Susa and Ch&iacute;a (Cundinamarca).   Each greenhouse was divided in two sections, one   half covered with the screen and the other not. Screens at both   locations were closed between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am. Inside each   greenhouse section, temperature (T, &deg;C) and relative humidity   (HR, %) were recorded during the production cycle, as well as   the external climate conditions. The effect of aluminized screens   on tomato production was compared against the simulation   output of the tomato potential growth model "Tomgro". In both   locations the covered section with the screen yielded the highest   temperatures during the night. At Chia, the night temperature   increase due to the screen effect was 1.5&plusmn;0.10&deg;C, while in Susa   the temperature increase was 1.1&plusmn;0.1&deg;C. Recorded yield under   the screened sections showed increments of 6.6% (Chia) and   3.3% (Susa). Simulation results suggest that yield increments of   about 15.7 and 13.6% are achievable under potential conditions   in Chia and Susa, respectively. The use of thermal screens during   night hours helps to retain heat, which in turn is reflected   in production increments.</p>     <p> Key words: climate control, Tomgro, heat loss, protected   horticulture, night temperature.</p>     <p> <b>RESUMEN</b></p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> Actualmente en Colombia se siembran aproximadamente   3.390 ha de tomate dentro de invernaderos caracterizados por   un bajo nivel de control de clima. En zonas donde las bajas   temperaturas nocturnas limitan la producci&oacute;n de tomate, el   uso de pantallas t&eacute;rmicas puede ser una alternativa orientada   a mejorar las condiciones de producci&oacute;n del cultivo. El trabajo   se realiz&oacute; en dos invernaderos ubicados en Ch&iacute;a y Susa (Cundinamarca).   Cada invernadero fue dividido en dos secciones,   una de las cuales se cubri&oacute; con una pantalla aluminizada. En   ambas localidades las pantallas se extendieron sobre el &aacute;rea de   cultivo durante las horas de la noche (5:00 pm - 6:00 am). En   cada secci&oacute;n de invernadero y durante un ciclo de cultivo se   registraron la temperatura (T, &deg;C) y la humedad relativa (HR,   %) de forma permanente al igual que las condiciones clim&aacute;ticas   externas. El efecto de las pantallas t&eacute;rmicas en campo sobre la   producci&oacute;n de tomate se compar&oacute; con los resultados de simulaciones   realizadas por el modelo potencial de crecimiento del   tomate "Tomgro". En ambas localidades la secci&oacute;n con pantalla   registr&oacute; las temperaturas m&aacute;s altas durante la noche. En Ch&iacute;a, el   aumento de temperatura nocturna por efecto de la pantalla fue   de 1,5&plusmn;0,1&deg;C mientras que en Susa el aumento fue de 1,1&plusmn;0,1&deg;C.   Los registros de producci&oacute;n indicaron incrementos del 6,6%   (Ch&iacute;a) y 3,3% (Susa) con el uso de la pantalla. Los resultados   del Tomgro sugieren la posibilidad de alcanzar incrementos en   la producci&oacute;n potencial de hasta 15,7 y 13,6% debida al uso de   pantallas en las localidades Ch&iacute;a y Susa, respectivamente. El   uso de pantallas t&eacute;rmicas en las horas de la noche logra retener   el calor dentro del invernadero, lo cual se ve reflejado en un   incremento de la producci&oacute;n.</p>     <p> Palabras clave: control clim&aacute;tico, Tomgro, p&eacute;rdida de calor,   horticultura protegida, temperatura nocturna.</p> <hr> <b>Introduction</b> </p>     <p> In Colombia, the area cultivated with tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i>   L.) under greenhouse conditions has increased   for the last two decades. According to Cooman (2002), from   10 ha cultivated in 1996 the area under greenhouse conditions   has expanded to around 200 ha in 2002. Currently   this activity takes place in an area of approximately 3,390 ha   (Miranda <i>et al.</i>, 2009). Greenhouse tomato cropping   has boosted production levels and helped reducing the   risks related to phytosanitary problems while generating   higher economic returns for growers (Cooman, 2002).   In marginal areas for tomato production, the use of   greenhouses has made possible the establishment of crops   due to the improvements obtained in climatic conditions   (Bojac&aacute;, 2009).</p>     <p> The features of the greenhouses used for growing tomatoes   are similar to those of the structures used for the ornamental   production. One important aspect is that these local   greenhouses require a low investment compared to those   used in other regions (Cooman, 2002). The main reason   for this feature is that the local greenhouses generally, do   not have active climate control systems. This restriction   to control the environmental variables, contrasts with the   objectives of protected agriculture, in which one of the   principles is to increase the control of biological processes   (Cooman, 2002). One major problem in some greenhouse   tomato production areas in Colombia is the low temperatures   during the night hours.</p>     <p> Tomato is cultivated in these areas with environmental constraints   due to factors such as: proximity to market centers   (e.g., Bogota) and the high pressure of pests and diseases   that it is subjected to cultivation in lower regions (Rodr&iacute;guez   and Cardona, 2001). Firstly, these low temperatures   are due to external weather conditions that occur during   the night. Secondly, the limited ability of greenhouses to   store the heat gained during the day resulting in its rapid   loss to the atmosphere (Teitel <i>et al.</i>, 2009). These low temperatures   limit crop potential production by affecting the   development rate of many biological processes (Trudgill <i>et al.</i>, 2005).</p>     <p> One of the main tools to retain the radiation captured in the   day during the night hours and to reach more appropriate   temperatures for the crop inside the greenhouse is the use   of mobile thermal screens. The thermal screens are netting   of filaments made from aluminum or acrylic sheets and   plastic polymers. The thermal screens are used to reduce the   loss of energy through long wave radiation conduction and   convection during the night (Papadopoulos and Hao, 1997).   This type of screens causes an increase in the minimum   nighttime temperatures of the greenhouse, the crop and the   soil. In developed countries, research related to the use of   these screens indicated that when used during the night in   order to reduce heat losses it was possible to obtain heating   savings between 21 and 33% (Bailey, 1988). Recently,   research related to such screens have become important   mainly due to the increments in fuel costs in temperate   zones, where it is necessary the use of heating systems at   night (Teitel <i>et al.</i>, 2009). The magnitude of energy savings   varies considerably when comparing the results of different   studies. Teitel <i>et al.</i> (2009) report an energy savings of   around 40% with the use of aluminized screens, because   of the lower heating demand during the night. On the   other hand, Kittas <i>et al.</i> (2003), studying the influence of   an aluminized thermal screen on the energy balance and   microclimate in greenhouses, found that energy savings   with an aluminized screen (65% shading) was only 15%.</p>     <p> Besides the discrepancies in the magnitude of energy   savings, Okada (1985) indicates the existence of another   problem in the evaluation of thermal screens; that the assessments   have been done using heat balance models. These   models are based on assumptions such as constant thermal   state, absence of latent heat flux, no air infiltration and no   presence of crops in the greenhouse. An alternative for   assessing the effectiveness of the screens is the application   of models to consider its effect on the development and   production of the crop. Based on the foregoing, the present   work used the second version of the tomato crop growth   model "Tomgro" (Bertin, 1993; Gary <i>et al.</i>, 1995, 1996),   which was calibrated for the high Andes tropical conditions   by Cooman (2002). Tomgro describes the phenological development   and dry matter accumulation in different plant   organs from the time of transplanting until the end of the   growing season. Cooman and Schrevens (2007) analyzed   the effect of variations in air temperature, carbon dioxide   concentrations and the intensity of radiation on the sensitivity   of this model. As a result of this work, the authors   concluded that the temperature is the most significant variable   that affects the total leaf area, the weight of vegetative   organs and the dry weight of the fruit. These results were   in agreement with other studies that have also shown that   temperature is the main variable that determines the crop   development rate (Zhao <i>et al.</i>, 2001).</p>     <p> Based on the foregoing, the present study was undertaken   to determine the effect using thermal screens on greenhouse   tomato production in tropic highlands areas with   low night temperatures. It also examines the feasibility of   using crop growth models to determine the potential effect   of thermal screens.</p>     <p><b> Material and methods</p>     <p> Study zone</b></p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> The present work was carried out in two municipalities:   Chia (04&deg;53'03.29'' N and 74&deg;00'48.96'' W) and Susa   (5&deg;27'12.88'' N and 73&deg;48'10.98'' W), both located in the   department of Cundinamarca. Chia is placed at an average   altitude of 2,650 m a.s.l., with an average temperature of   13.4&deg;C and an average global radiation of 12.3 MJ m<sup>-2</sup> d-1   (Bojac&aacute;, 2009). In Chia, the study was conducted within   a greenhouse of 3 spans, each one of 6.8 m wide and 55 m   long (total area of 1,122 m<sup>2</sup>). This greenhouse had vents   on all sides (170 m<sup>2</sup>) operated through moveable curtains   and permanent ventilation through an open fixed ridge on   each span (100 m<sup>2</sup>). The minimum height of the greenhouse   under the gutter was 3 m and the maximum was 6 m.</p>     <p>Susa is located at an altitude of 2,549 m a.s.l., the mean   temperature is 15&deg;C and the average global radiation is 13.1   MJ m<sup>-2</sup> d-1 (Bojac&aacute;, 2009). In Susa, the study was conducted   in a two span greenhouse, each span measuring 7 m wide   and 75 m long (1,050 m<sup>2</sup>). The greenhouse was ventilated   by means of plastic windows in all sides with a maximum   area of 125 m<sup>2</sup> ventilation, while the permanent open fixed   ridge ventilation was 30 m<sup>2</sup>. The minimum height of the   greenhouse under the gutter was 3 m and the maximum   was 4 m.</p>     <p>Both areas are considered marginal to tomato production   because average temperatures are below the optimal for   growing tomatoes (18-22&deg;C). Additionally, low night temperatures   (&lt;10&deg;C) can potentially cause pollination problems   and fruit setting (Maisonneuve and Philouze, 1982).   Installation and operation of thermal screens   At each location, a thermal screen type Alumitex&reg; (Tesicol   S.A., Bogota) with 65% shading was evaluated. The screens   were made of high-density polyethylene with additives   to increase resistance to ultraviolet rays damage and an   aluminum layer.</p>     <p>Each greenhouse was split transversely into two sections   of equal area by a plastic wall. In one of the sections, the   thermal screen was installed at a height of 3 m above ground   covering the entire cropping area. At both locations, the   section with the screen was opened and closed manually   through a system of pulleys, without making structural   changes to the greenhouse. The screens were closed at 5:00   pm and opened at 6:00 am; this procedure was performed   during the whole production cycle.</p>     <p><b>Crop management</b></p>     <p>In Chia, the length of the cultivation cycle was 232 d   (30/12/2008 to 19/08/2009) using the cultivar Sheila&reg;   (Sakata, Japan). In Susa the cultivar Rocio&reg; (Rogers/Syngenta,   USA) was planted and the cultivation cycle had a   duration of 190 d (29/12/2008 to 07/07/2009). Fertilization   in both locations was done based on the results of the soil   chemical analysis. The results of these analyses are shown   in <a href="#t1">Tab.1</a>. At both locations it was used a typical planting   density for the study area: 2,7 plants/m. Transplant was carried   out when the plants showed an average of 10 nodes. At   both locations the plants were managed with a single stem   by removing all lateral shoots. The fruit pruning scheme   was as follows: the first four clusters were pruned to six   fruits, the next four were pruned to five fruits and after the   eight cluster only three fruits were left per cluster. The crop   management was carried out following the recommendations   made by Escobar and Lee (2010).</p>     <p align="center"><a name="t1"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11t1.jpg"> </p>     <p><b> Data acquisition</b></p>     <p>During the cultivation cycle, at each section of the two   greenhouses, temperature and relative humidity were   recorded. For this purpose two thermocouples (Type-T,   measuring range -40 to 70&deg;C, resolution 0.1&deg;C and an   accuracy of 0.3&deg;C) were installed around the central area   of each greenhouse section. A thermocouple recorded the   air temperature (dry bulb) while the other one was covered   with a wet wick (wet bulb) for subsequent calculation of   the relative humidity (Alliston and Wolfe, 1973). Thermocouples   were placed inside reflective white capsules, which   were artificially ventilated by a fan (air speed between 1 and   3 m s-1). Although the spatial variation of the temperature   inside a greenhouse and its effect on plant development is   an unavoidable fact (Bojac&aacute;, 2009), only one sensor was   installed per section, and was considered sufficient to reach   the objectives of this work. The sensors were carefully   placed at an intermediate location between the edge and   the center of each section. As the central areas tend to have   highest temperatures rather than the edges (Bojac&aacute;, 2009),   this would lead to a model over-or underestimation.</p>     <p> Thermocouples have a measurement range between -40   and 70&deg;C and, those were calibrated before installation. The   calibration was performed according to the procedure suggested   by the manufacturer (DLS Escort, Auckland, New   Zealand), in which the temperature readings recorded by   the sensors were compared with the ice melting point, to   obtain a measurement accuracy of &plusmn;0.01&deg;C. According to   the manufacturer's quality certificate, the thermocouples   have a resolution of 0.1&deg;C and an accuracy of 0.3&deg;C. At each   section, the thermocouples were connected to data loggers   (EJ-2E, DLS Escort, Auckland, New Zealand) that stored   temperature measurements every 10 min.</p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> Climatic conditions outside the greenhouses were recorded   by weather stations with sensors located 2 m in height. At   both locations, weather stations (iMetos&reg; Compact, Pessl   Instruments GmbH, Weiz, Austria) that recorded data   every 10 min were used. The stations were equipped with   temperature (range: -30 to 99&deg;C and 0.1&deg;C accuracy), relative   humidity (range: 10 to 95% &plusmn; 1%) and solar radiation   sensors (range: 0 to 2,000 W m<sup>-2</sup> and an accuracy of &plusmn; 0.1%).   At each section, for both locations, 40 plants were randomly   selected in order to record the fruit production.   Since the beginning of harvest until the end of the cycle,   fruit production was recorded on a weekly basis for each   plant (kg/plant). A digital scale LBK-6a (Adam Equipment   Co, Danbury, USA) with a measuring range from 0 to 6 kg   and accuracy of 0.05 kg was used to make those measurements.   The fruit production obtained on each pass was   accumulated to obtain the total plant productivity for the   entire production cycle. Based on the planting density,   yields were calculated in terms of kg per square meter for   each greenhouse sections.</p>     <p><b> Exploratory data analysis</b></p>     <p> The first step in data analysis was to conduct an exploratory   analysis, which aimed to extract preliminary information   about the effect of the thermal screens. Some graphs were   constructed to compare radiation levels and to establish   the temperature variations for each greenhouse section   (with and without screen). Average and standard deviation   for temperature (&deg;C) and relative humidity (%) were   calculated for each hour of the day considering the entire   production cycle and for each greenhouse section. Finally,   we calculated the correlation between minimum night   temperature (Tmin) and temperature differential (&Delta;Tem,   maximum nighttime temperature minus nighttime minimum   temperature) in order to establish the effectiveness   of thermal screens.</p>     <p><b> Crop growth model</b></p>     <p> In order to determine the potential effect that the use of   thermal screens would have on tomato production, the second   version of the model "Tomgro" was used. Tomgro is a   deterministic model (not consider the variability present in   real systems) used to simulate the development and growth   of a tomato plant. The model describes, from planting until   the end of the cycle, the phenological development and   dry matter accumulation for all plant organs in response   to variations in climatic variables such as: radiation, air   temperature, CO2 concentration and so vapor pressure   deficit. Tomgro is a photosynthesis driven model and, both   organogenesis and senescence are temperature dependents.   However, the model also includes interactions with other   factors such as plant age and source/sink relationship. In   Tomgro, the accumulation and distribution of dry matter is   considered potential because the model assumes optimum   production conditions meaning that limitations imposed   by e.g. nutrient deficiencies, pest incidence, drought stress   are absent. A detailed explanation of the model calibration   and validation for tropical high Andean conditions and   a complete description of its parameters can be found at   Cooman (2002).</p>     <p> Tomgro requires hourly weather data including the intensity   of global solar radiation (R, W m<sup>-2</sup>), temperature   (T, &deg;C), the vapor pressure deficit (VPD, kPa) and carbon   dioxide concentration in the environment (Ca, mg kg<sup>-1</sup>).   For each one of the four simulated environments (both   sections at two study zones) one input climate file was built   based on the measurements registered inside and outside   each greenhouse. The global solar radiation was obtained   from the stations located outside of greenhouses in each   study zone. As the model requires solar radiation inside   the greenhouse, it was assumed a 75% transmission rate   of the plastic cover for both sections. The air temperature   was obtained from the dry bulb temperature and, using   the formula suggested by Irigoyen <i>et al.</i> (2005), the VPD   calculated was calculated.</p>     <p> The level of Ca in all environments was assumed constant   and set to a value of 350 mg kg<sup>-1</sup> for the entire production   cycle. The plant development as function of the temperature   was measured using the response variable dry weight of mature   fruits on each greenhouse section. In order to calculate   the fruit fresh weight, an assumption of 95% fruit water   content was made, and afterwards yield was estimated in   terms of area (kg m<sup>-2</sup>) and multiplied per plant density.   Based on the above, comparisons were made between climatic   conditions for both locations and within greenhouse   sections (i.e. with and without thermal screen). The effect   of these variations on tomato production was assessed by   a comparative analysis of yields (kg m<sup>-2</sup>) measured in the   field versus the potential yield simulated with the Tomgro   model.</p>     <p><b> Results and discussion</b></p>     <p> Next we present and discuss the results showing that the   use of thermal screens inside greenhouses can retain heat   during night hours, allowing increased yields, especially   in areas where night temperatures are a constraint for tomato   crop. Additionally, we illustrate the utility of using   models as an alternative to the classical methods applied   in agricultural research.</p>     <p><b> Exploratory data analysis</b></p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> Both locations exhibited similar climatic conditions, but   daily global radiation averages showed a significant difference   (<a href="#f1">Fig.1</a>). At Susa an average of 424.3 W m<sup>-2</sup> for I was   observed, while Chia registered an average of 284.7 W m<sup>-2</sup>.   Air temperature differences between sections with and   without screen were dependent on the hour of day. <a href="#f2">Fig.2</a> shows the temperature differences for each section throughout   the day, indicating the highest differences during the   night when the screens were deployed. In Chia, average   temperature difference between sections with and without   the aluminized screen was 1.5&plusmn;0.1&deg;C, while in Susa   the average difference was 1.1&plusmn;0.1&deg;C. These increments in   night temperature caused by the use of aluminized screens   are similar to those reported in other studies. Kittas <i>et al.</i> (2003) reported average increases of 2.5&deg;C while Abak <i>et al.</i> (1994) reported increases between 2.5 and 3.4&deg;C. For the   Bogota plateau, Cooman <i>et al.</i> (1999) determined that the   installation of plastic screens inside greenhouses increased   the average temperature about 2&deg;C compared to greenhouse   without screens. <a href="#f2">Fig.2</a> shows that during the day,   temperatures in both type of sections did not differ because   the thermal screen was extended only during nighttime.</p>     <p align="center"><a name="f1"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11f1.jpg"> </p>     <p align="center"><a name="f2"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11f2.jpg"> </p>     <p> Besides, increased nighttime temperatures, the use of thermal   screen resulted in lower RH (<a href="#t2">Tab.2</a>) also. Based on the   climatic conditions registered in the sections with thermal   screens, it is possible to infer a faster plant development,   with a lower pathogens incidence due to lower moisture   levels (Kim <i>et al.</i>, 2008). For the correlation between Tmin   and ?Tem, we found a linear negative association for all   cases (<a href="#f3">Fig.3</a>). In both locations, the highest correlation   was found in the section with aluminized screen, which   indicates that its use increases ?Tem in comparison with   the section without the screen. In consequence, thermal   screens will exhibit a higher capacity to retain heat inside   the greenhouse in colder nights.</p>     <p align="center"><a name="t2"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11t2.jpg"> </p>     <p align="center"><a name="f3"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11f3.jpg"> </p>     <p> The use of thermal screens during nighttime reduced the   heat loss from the crop, soil and in general of the greenhouse   structure in both localities. Heat loss is due to transfers   from inside to outside of the greenhouse by processes   such as radiation, conduction and convection (Teitel <i>et al.</i>,   2009). The temperature differences because of the thermal   screens between two locations are explained by the specific   climatic conditions of each locality</p>     <p> Cooman (2002), indicates that during the night the temperatures   inside the greenhouses located in Chia are below   the optimum for tomato production. Due to the altitude at   which both locations are placed, these are considered marginal   for growing tomatoes because of the aforementioned   reason. In temperate regions, the technological solution   used to solve this issue has been the installation of heating   systems that use fossil fuels (Teitel <i>et al.</i>, 2009). However,   the results of this study showed that the thermal screens   are a relatively cheap alternative for increasing nighttime   temperatures in areas with similar conditions to those considered   in the present study. An additional benefit achieved   with the use of thermal screens is the frost risk reduction   (Teitel <i>et al.</i>, 1996; Sethi and Sharma, 2008).</p>     <p> The highest temperature sums inside the sections with   thermal screen should be reflected in higher productivity   levels. To determine this effect, next are presented the   yield results obtained in the experimental greenhouses and   contrasted it with those simulated with the Tomgro model.</p>     <p><b> Effect of thermal screens on yield</b></p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> The harvest in Chia began 104 days after transplanting   (dat) and ended at 232 dat, with the maximum production   level between 153 and 168 dat. In this locality, average   yields of 9.9&plusmn;0.8 kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the section without the screen   and of 10.6&plusmn;0.2 kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the thermal screen section were   registered during a harvest period of 19 weeks (<a href="#f4">Fig.4</a>). In   Susa, the harvest was carried out between the 95 and 190   dat. In Susa the section without screen showed an average   yield of 6.6&plusmn;0.8 kg m<sup>-2</sup> while the section with the screen   yielded an average of 6.9&plusmn;0.3 kg m<sup>-2</sup>, during a harvest period   of 14 weeks. The maximum production period in both   sections was between 109 and 130 dat. Although Susa has   more favorable climatic conditions for tomato production,   Chia yields and harvest periods were upper. This is mainly   associated with socio-economic characteristics of the    growers. In Susa, the low investment capacity diminishes   the efficiency with which they can perform activities such   as hanging and fruit, stems or leaves pruning. This low   investment capacity also affects the pest management,   because the growers do not have enough products to spray   at the appropriate times and do not have adequate equipment   to perform this task in an effective way. On the other   hand, in Chia although environmental conditions are less   favorable, all necessary practices were carried out on time   while supplies and equipment were in place in order to   make an efficient management of the crop.</p>     <p align="center"><a name="f4"></a><img src="img/revistas/agc/v29n3/v29n3a11f4.jpg"> </p>     <p> When making a yields comparison with Tomgro, the model   simulated a higher yield for the section where the thermal   screen was deployed during nighttime versus the section   without the screen (<a href="#f4">Fig.4</a>). The simulation results suggest   a yield increase in Chia from 21.5 kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the non-screen   section to 25.5 kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the section with the thermal screen.   On the other hand, in Susa the simulations indicated a yield   increase from 19.6 kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the non-screen section to 22.7   kg m<sup>-2</sup> in the section with the thermal screen.</p>     <p> In terms of percentage, Chia and Susa reported yield increments   of 6.6 and 3.3%, respectively, for the sections with   the screens versus those without the screens. The Tomgro   model simulated yield increments of 15.7 and 13.6% with   the use of thermal screens in the localities of Chia and   Susa, respectively. These results does not account for radiation   losses that may be about 5% of photosynthetic active   radiation, which would reduce potential output in both   areas (Cooman, 2002). The differences between simulated   and observed data are explained by the fact that Tomgro   is a potential model that does not include any biophysical   limitation on plant health and/or nutrition. This is a proof   that we need to develop appropriate research to decrease the   gap between potential yields and those currently achieved.   Although most of the research studies are focused on pest   management and nutrient supply issues, this work shows   that climatic improvements made through structural   changes can help to reduce the gap between potential and   actual yields.</p>     <p> On the other hand, it is evident that the use of thermal   screens in localities with lower nighttime temperatures   increases the production. In other studies, thermal screens   has increased up to 30% the production of tomatoes and   other crops such as paprika, eggplant and cucumber   (P&eacute;rez-Rojas and Paul-Cort&eacute;s, 2007). Grange and Hurd   (1983) found slighter increments in tomato production carried   out in greenhouses using thermal screens compared   with greenhouses that do not use it, however the data was   not shown. Callej&oacute;n-Ferre <i>et al.</i> (2009) highlight the importance   of greenhouse shading but they do not discuss   the differences between the effects of aluminized screen   compared with the shading obtained by techniques such as   bleaching. This technique consists of painting white bands   along the roof of the greenhouse.</p>     <p> The results of the present study showed a positive effect   due to the use of thermal screens as a strategy to improve   the heat retention during nighttime, and subsequently reflected   in higher yields. However, the production potential   increments were different for each study areas. The greatest   potential for increasing production was found in Chia that   has less favorable climatic conditions for the development   of tomatoes, such as lower average radiation (<a href="#f1">Fig.1</a>) and   lower night temperatures. Therefore we can say that, the   better effects on yield due to the use of thermal screens   can be achieved in areas where climatic conditions are   less favorable.</p>     <p> Callej&oacute;n-Ferre <i>et al.</i> (2009) evaluated the use of aluminized   screens on greenhouse tomato production in Almeria,   Spain. Their results found that during the months of   October to March (fall and spring) when temperatures   are low, the use of screens during the night resulted in   higher production (from 17.2 kg m<sup>-2</sup> to 18.5 kg m<sup>-2</sup> with   the screen). In the months from April to September when   nighttime temperatures are appropriate for the crop, the   screens slightly increased production (from 20.8 kg m<sup>-2</sup> to   21.4 kg m<sup>-2</sup> with the screen). However, during this period   the production increase was due to the deployment of the   screens during midday hours to reduce the adverse effect   of high temperatures (>26&deg;C).</p>     <p> Jaramillo (2009) says that in Colombia multiple research   actions have been undertaken to improve tomato production.   Generally topics such as phytosanitary constraints or   genetic material selection in terms of geographical areas,   fertilizer strategies, have been prioritized. Nevertheless,   the results of the present study demonstrate how the improvement   of greenhouse climatic conditions can result in   significant yield increments.</p>     <p><b> Conclusions</b></p>     <p> The use of thermal screens was able to increase nighttime   temperatures in a range from 1.1 to 1.5&deg;C with respect to   the sections that did not use it. These increments in temperature   were accompanied by reductions in the relative   humidity during the night.</p>     ]]></body>
<body><![CDATA[<p> The use of thermal screen allows heat retention during   nighttime that were reflected in the yield increments   observed for both locations (Chia: 6.6% and Susa: 3.3%).   Simulations carried out with the Tomgro model made possible   to detect and confirm the positive effect in the use of   thermal screens on tomato yields.</p>     <p><b> Acknowledgements</b></p>     <p> This work was carried out under the framework of the   project "Desarrollo de alternativas de manejo integrado del   cultivo del tomate en sistemas de producci&oacute;n bajo invernadero   en los municipios de Ch&iacute;a y Susa en Cundinamarca y   Piedecuesta en Santander" co-funded by the "Ministerio   de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural" and "Fondo Nacional   de Fomento Hortofrut&iacute;cola", and executed by researchers   of the "Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e Ingenier&iacute;a" of the   "Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano".</p> <hr> <b> Literature cited</b> </p>     <!-- ref --><p> Abak, K., A. 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