Introductory Agrometeorology/Micro-climate Modification


 * Objectives of the chapter:
 * To understand
 * importance and significance of microclimate modifications in agriculture
 * wind modifications and shelter belts

Micro climatic modification
- Artificial control of field environment to keep the optimum condition of plant growth and crop production - A practice of environmental control requires a complete knowledge of physiology of plants and physical environment.

it is be done through:
 * 1) Controlling wind velocity
 * 2) Controlling heat load
 * 3) Controlling water balance.