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