Greenhouse Standard Research Compartment
Summer air temperatures 2 °C below exterior ambient may be achieved with the addition of evaporative coolers & shade screens.
Winter minimum temperature ~ 10 °C.
Users are responsible for cost of CO2 gas & calibration.
Greenhouse Blackout Compartment
One greenhouse compartment has been retrofit with automated black-out curtain systems to permit the growth of daylength sensitive experiments. The primary characteristics are the same as for the standard compartment above.
Greenhouse Zone Supporting Equipment
The greenhouse is equipped with sinks, a soil interceptor & counter space for users to plant, prepare, measure and harvest experimental samples. Standard equipment available for users includes: Davis soil mixer, demineralized water, watering cans and fertilizer solutions (20-20-20 Plant-Prod & Hoagland's). A variety of pots, soil and soilless media are available for purchase.