Greenhouse

Greenhouse

Field, greenhouse and mesocosm experiments.

The greenhouse of the institute includes 5 air-conditioned greenhouse chambers, an outdoor area with 2 larger experimental beds, and a preparation room. For other experiments, 2 foil greenhouses in Isserstedt can also be used.

The Chambers

The Chambers

  • There are five greenhouse chambers available
  • In 4 of the chambers there are 2 tables each for plants, sample material, etc.
  • Chamber no. 5 is a narrower one, with only one table
  • Chamber 1 , 2 and 3 are equipped with LED lighting
  • Light, temperature and relative humidity can be adjusted in each chamber
  • Automatic irrigation is possible
  • Each chamber is equipped with CAN bus

The chambers

  • There are five greenhouse chambers available
  • In 4 of the chambers there are 2 tables each for plants, sample material, etc.
  • Chamber no. 5 is a narrower one, with only one table
  • Chamber 1 , 2 and 3 are equipped with LED lighting
  • Light, temperature and relative humidity can be adjusted in each chamber
  • Automatic irrigation is possible
  • Each chamber is equipped with CAN bus

The experimental beds

  •     To the institute belong 2 experimental beds, which are located directly in front of the greenhouse.
  •     One of the fields is filled with calcareous soil, the other one with acidic forest soil
  •     The beds are divided into different areas
  •     Four of the areas are equipped with measuring devices (soil moisture and soil temperature)
  •     The data from the greenhouse beds are transmitted to the weather page every 10 minutes and can be seen there in the lower right area.

The preparation room

  • Wash basin with sand trap
  • Sample processing stations
  • Sieving equipment
  • Weatherproof planting table
  • Garden equipment
  • Irrigation systems and watering cans
  • Vacuum pump

The greenhouse aisle

  • LI-3000 Areameter for measurement of leaf areas
  • Retsch DR-100 centrifuge for soil samples, sample divider
  • Soil container for sensor tests
  • Care of larger plants from the house

The greenhouse rules

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