Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University: Weld Hill Growth Facilities

Director: Friedman, Ned, Ph.D.

Location: 1300 Centre St., Boston, MA, 02131

Summary:

The Weld Hill Growth Facilities consist of 12 individually controlled greenhouses and several types of Conviron growth chambers for precise control of growing conditions.

Affiliations:

• Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

People:

• Director: Friedman, Ned, Ph.D.
  

Member: Rosin, Faye Ph.D.
Role: Director of Research Facilitation
Phone: (617) 384-5095
Email

Resources:

Instruments

• Conviron A1000 Tissue Culture Chambers ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Two chambers available.
  26 sq ft growth area
  8″ growth height
  Humidity control
  Temperature Range: 10-45ºC lights on; 4-40ºC lights off
  Light Intensity: 200 micromoles/m2/s
  CMP6010 Controls

• Conviron E7/2 Chambers ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Two chambers available.
  8.2 sq ft growth area
  23.5″ growth height
  Humidity control
  Temperature Range: 10-45ºC lights on; 4-45ºC lights off
  High Light Intensity: 550 micromoles/m2/s
  CMP6050 Controls, remote monitoring and data logging

• Conviron E8 Chambers ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Two chambers available.
  8 sq ft growth area
  69″ Extended growth height
  Humidification and dehumidification control
  Temperature Range: 10-45ºC lights on; 4-45ºC lights off
  Light Intensity: 1000 micromoles/m2/s
  CMP6050 Controls, remote monitoring and data logging

• Conviron G30 Germination Chamber ( Environmental chamber )
  

  16.1 sq ft growth area
  72″ Extended growth height
  Humidity control
  Temperature Range: 10-45ºC lights on; 4-45ºC lights off
  High Light Intensity: 8 lamps per side
  CMP6010 Controls

• Conviron MPTC-144 Plant Production Chambers ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Two chambers available.
  144 sq ft growth area; 4 plant growth modules with 3-tier mobile shelving
  17″ growth height
  Humidity control
  Temperature Range: 15-35ºC lights on; 10-35ºC lights off
  High Light Intensity: 425 micromoles/m2/s
  CMP6050 Controls, remote monitoring and data logging

• Conviron PGR-15 Chambers ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Four chambers available.
  16.1 sq ft growth area
  69″ Extended growth height
  Humidification and dehumidification control
  Temperature Range: 10-45ºC lights on; 4-45ºC lights off
  High Light Intensity: 1150 micromoles/m2/s
  CMP6050 Controls, remote monitoring and data logging

• Labconco 4′ Purifier Logic Class II, Type A2 ( Laminar flow hood )
  

  Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet

• Programmable Greenhouses ( Environmental chamber )
  

  Twelve greenhouses
  384 sq ft each
  Fully programmable ARGUS controls
  2 fixed benches, 3 rolling benches

Services

• Growth Chamber Instrument Access ( Access service )
  

  For authorization to access the growth chambers, users should contact the Director of Research Facilitation.

Web Links:

• http://arboretum.harvard.edu/research/policies-and-instrumentation/growth-chambers/