The Weld Hill Growth Facilities consist of 12 individually controlled greenhouses and several types of Conviron growth chambers for precise control of growing conditions.
Member:
Rosin, Faye Ph.D.
Role:
Director of Research Facilitation
Phone:
(617) 384-5095
Email
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
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
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
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
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
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
Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet
Twelve greenhouses
384 sq ft each
Fully programmable ARGUS controls
2 fixed benches, 3 rolling benches
For authorization to access the growth chambers, users should contact the Director of Research Facilitation.