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Greenhouse and Phytorium

student in lab coat removes a plant from a culture chamberResearch Greenhouse

Computerized greenhouses for research, equipped with rolling benches, temperature control, drip-irrigation with fertilizer injection, automatic shading, HP sodium lighting, biological pest control and an integrated database system.

Phytorium (Growth cabinets)

The Phytorium is equipped with controlled-environment cabinets for plant growth and plant tissue culture. Qualified and professional technical assistance is available on site.

Equipment

Small Single door Growth Chamber

Brand/Model: Conviron EF7
Area: 0.7m2
Growth space height: 105 cm
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: Fluorescent and incandescent max 350 μmoles
Note: Stationary ceiling with one adjustable shelf

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Small Single Door Growth Chamber Small Single Door Growth Chamber with plants inside

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Large Double Door Growth Chamber

Brand/Model: Conviron E15
Area: 1.4m2
Growth space height: 123 cm
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: Fluorescent and incandescent max 350 μmoles
Note: stationary ceiling with one adjustable shelf
Lighting: Fluorescent and incandescent to max 875 μmoles
Note: Movable ceiling

Fee: $3.60/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Large Double Door Growth Chamber Large Double Door Growth Chamber

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Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Tall Plant Chamber)

Brand/Model: Conviron GEN1000
Area: 0.55m2
Growth space height: 109cm
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 550 μmoles
Note: One adjustable shelf

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Tall Plant Chamber) Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Tall Plant Chamber)

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Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber)

Brand/Model: Conviron GEN1000
Area: 0.55m2
Growth space height: 48cm (top) 55cm (bottom)
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 550 μmoles
Note: 2 adjustable shelves

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber) Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber)

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Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber)

Brand/Model: Conviron A1000
Area: 0.55m2
Growth space height: 42cm (top) 62cm (bottom)
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 550 μmoles
Note: 2 adjustable shelves

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber) Medium Single Door Growth Chamber (Short Plant Chamber) with plants inside

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Medium Single Door Growth Chamber with CO2 (Tall Plant Chamber)

Brand/Model: Conviron GEN1000 CO2
Area: 0.55m2
Growth space height: 109cm
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 550 μmoles
Note: One adjustable shelf

Fee: $4.80/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Two Medium Single Door Growth Chambers with CO2 (Tall Plant Chambers) Medium Single Door Growth Chamber with CO2 (Tall Plant Chamber) with plants inside

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Medium Single Door Growth Chamber

Brand/Model: Percilval E36-VL
Area: 0.5m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 130cm
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 515 μmoles
Note: 4 adjustable shelves

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Medium Single Door Growth Chamber Medium Single Door Growth Chamber with plants inside

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Small Tissue Culture Chamber

Brand/Model: Conviron TC16
Area: 0.5m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 21 cm (space between each shelf)
Temperature: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: Fluorescent 100-125μmoles
Note: 4 shelves

Fee: $2.16/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Small Tissue Culture Chamber Small tissue culture chamber with door open

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Large Tissue Culture Chamber

Brand/Model: Conviron A1000
Area: 0.5m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 17.1cm (space between each shelf)
Temperature range: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: LED max 700 μmoles
Note: 4 shelves

Fee: $3.60/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Large Tissue Culture Chamber Large Tissue Culture Chamber with open door and items inside

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Large Growth Bench

Brand/Model: Conviron GB48
Area: 4.5m2
Growth space height: 152 cm
Temperature: 15ºC -25ºC
Lighting: LED max 150 μmoles
Note: moveable ceiling

Fee: $6.72 per day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

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Walk-in Growth Shelf - Temporarily Unavailable

Brand/Model: Conviron MTW120
Area: 0.9m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 35 cm (space between each shelf)
Temperature: 4ºC to 45ºC
Lighting: Fluorescent and incandescent max 275μmoles
Note: 12 shelves available for individual rent

Fee: $1.20/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Walk-in Growth Shelf with plants

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Germination Chamber

Brand/Model: Phytotronics GC6
Area: 0.73m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 25cm (space between each shelf)
Temperature: 60F-80F (15ºC -26ºC )
Note: 6 shelves

Fee: $0.96/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Germination Chamber

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Growth Shelf

Area: 0.25m2 (per shelf)
Growth space height: 33cm (space between each shelf)
Room Temperature: 22ºC -25ºC
Lighting: LED 150-350μmoles
Note: 5 shelves

Fee: $1.20/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Growth Shelf with plants on it

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Greenhouse Benches

Area (Long Bench): 9.28m2
Area (Short Bench): 7.04m2
Temperature:: 15ºC to 40ºC
Lighting: HPS 250-350 μmoles
Note: Sliding benches

Fee: $6.24/day (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences users)

Greenhouse benches with empty plant pots on it Greenhouse bench with plant pots on it

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Reservations

  1. For information on the rules and regulations for the Phytorium and Research Greenhouse please read the Phytorium and Research Greenhouse Manual.
  2. For research using natural soils please read: SOP - Use of Natural Soils in the Research Greenhouse
  3. Download and complete the Approval Form and have it signed by the Research Supervisor.
  4. Complete and submit . Make sure to attach the signed Approval Form to your submission.
    PLEASE NOTE: You will need your º£½ÇÉçÇø credentials in order to view this form. You will be contacted when your space is available and ready.
  5. Access to the Research Greenhouse without a reservation: Users who require access to the Research Greenhouse must download and complete the Access Form.

Fees

*Fees include the cost of soil, pots and labels

**Prices will be determined upon reservation request for users from other º£½ÇÉçÇø Faculties

Equipment Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Users

Greenhouse Bench

Drip Irrigation (Extra)

$6.24/day

$0.50/day

Single Door Growth chamber

$2.16/day
Double Door Growth Chamber $3.60/day
CO2 Double Door Growth Chamber $4.80/day
Tissue Culture Chamber $2.16/day

Large Tissue Culture Chamber

$3.60/day

Large Growth Bench $6.72/day
Walk-In Growth Chamber Shelf (temporarily unavailable) $1.20/day
Germination Chamber $0.96/day

Growth Shelf

$1.20/day

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