MAJOR PHYTOTRON RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES SINCE 1995

A number of significant upgrades and renovations have been made to the facility since 1995, as part of the Phytotron's effort to continue to provide state-of-the-art controlled environment research space. They are listed below.

 

1995 Steam coils in three greenhouse air handlers replaced
1996 (1) All S Chambers upgraded with new high intensity lighting and computer controllers
(2) Greenhouse roof spray system replaced
1997 Humidity control added to all S Chambers
1998 Glycol chillers replaced (glycol system provides cooling for growth chambers)
1999

(1) Glycol chillers replaced (glycol system provides cooling for growth chambers)
(2) T Chambers installed

2000 Greenhouse glass replaced
2002 New CO2 control system for all chambers and greenhouses installed
2003 Supplemental lighting installed in two greenhouse bays