Growth Chamber Maintenance Protocols
At the McGill University Phytotron, plant growth chambers are systematically subjected to a thorough and standardized preventative maintenance program. The program described herein was designed to verify, calibrate and standardize systems between growth chambers and permit reliable replication of experimental trials in space and time.
Growth Chamber Maintenance Protocol
Romer, M.J., C. Cooney & F.S. Scopelleti, 2000.
In: Phytotronics for Agricultural Research. K.V. Prabhu & P. Chandra (Eds), National Phytotron Facility, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. 206 pp.
Carbon Dioxide within Controlled Environments
At the McGill University Phytotron, chamber-mounted Infra-Red Gas Analysers are utilised in combination with simple scrubbers and injected CO2 gas to control and stabilise ambient CO2 levels. Typical long-term results demonstrate consistent CO2 control at a level of ± 10 umol·mol-1. A description of the materials, maintenance requirements and costs associated with routine control of this variable are presented.
Carbon Dioxide within Controlled ENvironments: The Commonly Neglected Variable
Romer, M.J. 2001.
In: Proceedings of the International Conference: Controlled Environments In The New Millennium, The John Innes Centre, Norwich, United Kingdom, 9th - 12th September (in press).
Integrated Pest Management Protocols
The McGill University Phytotron practices IPM (integrated pest management) in its pest management program. These protocols have been developed from experience with pests encountered within the Phytotron and consultation with other phytotrons, university plant research growth facilities and IPM specialists
Integrated Pest Management Protocols.
Claire Cooney, 1999.
NECRA-101: Committee on Controlled Environment Technology & Use
The North Central Extension & Research Activity–101 (NECRA-101) is an international committee of controlled environment specialists working to help scientists understand how to use controlled environment technology effectively and consistently.
Visit the NECRA-101 website to learn more!
Association of Educational and Research Greenhouse Curators
The Association of Educational and Research Greenhouse Curators (AERGC) unites research greenhouse managers, scientists and industry specialists and works to inform and educate its members through an active e-mail discussion group.
Visit the AERGC website for more information.
Light Measurement & conversion of units:
Apogee Instruments Inc. Manufacturers of light/solar radiation sensors.
FAQ concerning Solar radiation & measurement
Conversions from PPF (µmol m-2 s-1) to other units
Growth Chamber Manufacturers
Controlled Environments Inc. (CONVIRON)