Duke University Plant Teaching and Research Facility

Greenhouse Specifications

The Phytotron has six completely closed greenhouse units that can be tightly controlled for temperature and CO2. These units are skinned with large panes of low-iron glass for maximum light transmittance. Refer to the table below for specific information on the size and capabilities of these chambers.

Phytotron Greenhouses

Unit dimensions

6.7 m wide x 7.3 m deep x 2.4 - 5.2 m tall

Temperature range

Day: 17° - 35° C

Night: 10° - 30° C

Humidity range

ambient (no humidity control)

CO2 range

350 - 1000 ppm

Maximum light intensity

75% of ambient PAR

Number of units

6