The New Zealand Biotron Growth Room Specifications
- Manufacturer: Controlled Environments Limited
- Model: BDW120 Plant Growth Cabinets
- Interior dimensions: 2.36m wide x 4.79m deep x 2.41m high
- Floor area: 11.3 square metres
- Light intensity: 1,100µmol per square metre, per second (max). Independent, three-level programming of metal halide and incandescent lamps provides dusk/dawn simulation and balanced light spectrum for plant growth
- Temperature control: air temperature: -10 degC to 40 degC ± 0.5degC
- Soil temperature: 8 degC to 20degC ± 0.5degC
- Humidity control: dehumidification to 35% RH at 20degC, humidify to 95% RH
- Can control humidity based on vapour pressure, or vapour pressure deficit if required
- Carbon dioxide control: additive carbon dioxide control from ambient to 2,000ppm
- Rhizotron containers
- Stainless steel, 0.8m diameter, maximum of 4 per growth room
- Top of rhizotron container sits flush with growth room floor
- Soil depth can be set to 0.3m, 0.5m, or 0.8m
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