Sustainable Growth of Greenhouses: Investigating Key Enablers and Impacts

Akmal Durmanov (1) Tashkent State University of Economics, Islam Karimov Street, 49, Tashkent, 100066, Uzbekistan. 2) Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), National Research University, Tashkent 100000, Uzbekistan. 3) In)
Nodira Saidaxmedova (Tashkent State Pedagogical University, Tashkent, 100070,)
Murodjon Mamatkulov (Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), National Research University, Tashkent 100000,)
Khavakhon Rakhimova (Banking and Finance Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, 100000,)
Nazimjon Askarov (International Centre for Food and Agriculture Strategic Development and Research under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan (I-SCAD), Tashkent, 100140,)
Shakhnoza Khamrayeva (Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), National Research University, Tashkent 100000,)
Abdukholik Mukhtorov (International Centre for Food and Agriculture Strategic Development and Research under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan (I-SCAD), Tashkent, 100140,)
Shakhida Khodjimukhamedova (Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), National Research University, Tashkent 100000,)
Talantbek Madumarov (Andijan State University, Andijan, 170100,)
Khurshida Kurbanova (Bukhara Institute of Natural Resources Management at the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME), National Research University, Buhara, 200109,)

Emerging Science Journal
Vol 7, No 5 (2023): October

The main objective of this study was to identify the factors influencing greenhouse development in Uzbekistan. Supported by the literature, the conceptual model of the study hypothesized that economic viability, supportive infrastructure services, enablers, and competition impacts positively affect greenhouse development. Therefore, a questionnaire was administered among 200 individuals working in greenhouses across the Tashkent, Syrdarya, Jizzakh, and Bukhara regions. Quantitative empirical evidence using structural equation modeling revealed that enablers and competition impacts have a significant positive influence on greenhouse development. However, economic viability and supportive infrastructure services did not have a direct impact, although they indirectly contributed to the overall growth and functioning of the greenhouse industry. The study provides theoretical contributions by identifying key factors influencing greenhouse development and offers practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to foster an enabling environment, manage competition effectively, enhance supportive infrastructure, promote international collaboration and investment, encourage research and development, and strengthen market linkages. This research contributes to the understanding of greenhouse development in Uzbekistan and provides insights for evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning in the industry. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-05-014 Full Text: PDF