Plant Growth Facilities

A range of plant growth facilities are available for the use of staff and research students in Tropical Biology:

• glasshouse and shadehouses (Curator: Dr Bob Congdon, Technician: Colleen Finney)

• greenhouse allocation (as at 14 February, 2006)

• genetic garden (Curator: Dr Bob Congdon/Chris Gardiner, Technician: Colleen Finney)

• agroforestry plot (Curator: Chris Gardiner)

• Controlled Environment Facility with growth cabinets (Curator: Assoc Prof Joe Holtum)

• High CO₂ research glasshouse (Curator: Assoc Prof Joe Holtum)

• constant temperature rooms (Curator: Savita Francis, Technician: Rob Gegg)

If you require greenhouse space, you should discuss your requirements with your supervisor and submit a booking form to the Curator. Major space allocation is done in February each year, with first priority going to teaching requirements. You must be familiar with the rules for use of this space, so as not to inconvenience other users and to control pests and diseases.