Plant Growth

Model Description
Reach-In

With its unique ability to adapt to four different research applications, the Adaptis A1000 offers an economical and flexible equipment platform. The base chamber itself can be fitted with one of four specially configured kits, and each kit is specifically designed for a particular application including: Plant Growth, Arabidopsis, Tissue Culture, and Incubation. By varying the configuration of the airflow, light, and shelving, each kit defines one of the four applications. The A1000 is also available with several options such as phenolic coated coils and network communication. The phenolic coated coils enable the A1000 to be used for entomology research while the communications option facilitates connection to a facility’s local area network.

The ATC26 offers a small footprint and a low overall height which allows the unit to pass through doorways fully assembled. The interior of the cabinet features two shelves and light canopies with a plant height that is suitable for growing low and medium height plants. This makes the ATC26 an ideal cabinet for growing such species as Arabidopsis from seed to full maturity. Also, the ATC26 is shipped fully assembled thereby simplifying installation and set-up procedures. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The ATC40 employs a top-mounted refrigeration system. This design minimizes the product footprint, accommodates servicing from the front of the chamber, and simplifies on-site installation. Using two shelves, each with 32 inches (800 mm) of growth height, the ATC40 offers nearly 40 ft2 (3.7 m2) of growth area and accommodates medium to large size plants. This combination of features provides an excellent product for growing Arabidopsis from seed to full maturity, as well as other taller, medium-light plant species. Standard on the ATC40 is a flood tray at each tier to simplify plant irrigation. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The ATC60 provides an exceptional growth-area-to-footprint ratio. It uses a top-mounted refrigeration system that accommodates servicing from the front of the chamber, and that simplifies on-site installation. The ATC60 offers three tiers with almost 60 ft2 (5.5 m2) of growth area in a 25 ft2 (2.3 m2) footprint. With a growth height of 20 inches (545 mm) above each shelf, the ATC60 is ideally suited for Arabidopsis and other short to medium height plants. Standard on the ATC60 is a flood tray at each tier to simplify plant irrigation. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The BDR16 is designed for high-end plant physiology research where tight performance is critical to ensure a consistent plant canopy temperature throughout the chamber. To achieve tight performance, this unit employs a constant temperature lamp bank, cooled by the refrigeration system, which results in a constant light intensity output regardless of operating temperature. With 65” (1650 mm) of growth height and 15ft2 (1.3 m3) of growth area, the BDR16 accommodates tall plants to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

E7

Conviron’s E7 plant growth chamber is a compact yet highly configurable unit that is suitable for a wide variety of research and teaching programs. As a ‘table-top’ design, it is easily accessed at standard bench heights and can be ordered with a bench kit complete with casters. The chamber accommodates a 29” (740mm) growth height with 7 ft2 (0.6m2) of growth area. This facilitates growing a wide range of plants, including growth to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

E8

The E8 is a highly customizable plant growth chamber capable of achieving extreme conditions of temperature, lighting levels, and humidity. The product is well suited for research applications requiring a high level of control in a relatively small footprint. In addition to customizable environmental control parameters, options are also available for growth height, gas levels, and a variety of refrigeration configurations. The E8 offers a minimum growth height of 46” (1170mm) in an 8 ft2 (0.7m2) growth area. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

The E7/2 offers two independently controlled growth areas in a single unit making this model ideally suited for applications where smaller experiments need to be conducted in different environments, all in a small footprint. Despite its limited footprint, the E7/2 offers over 23” (585mm) of growth height in each compartment and over 8 ft2 (0.7m2) of total growth area. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

EF7

The EF7 is a slightly larger floor-standing version of the E7 ‘tabletop’ plant growth chamber. As with the E7, the EF7 is highly configurable and suitable for a wide variety of research and teaching applications. The chamber offers over 42” (1060mm) of growth height with 7.5 ft2 (0.6 m2) of growth area making it an ideal chamber where floor space is limited and where plants require growth to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The MTR26 provides 26ft2 (2.4 m2)of growth area and 24” (610 mm) of growth height over two shelves and is suitable for a range of applications including the growth of short to medium height plants that require moderate light intensity. Standard is a closed-loop lighting system. The chamber is shipped fully assembled, fits through standard doorways, and has a low overall height for confined ceiling spaces. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The MTR30 has features very similar to the PGR15. However, the MTR30 contains two shelves thereby doubling the growth area available in the PGR15, yet with the same footprint. With 30 ft2 (2.79 m2) of growth area and 25 inches (635 mm) of growth height, the MTR30 is suitable for a range of applications including the growth of short to medium height plants that require moderate light intensity. The chamber is shipped fully assembled, fits through standard doorways, and has a low overall height for confined ceiling spaces. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGC20 offers an exceptional growth-area-to-footprint ratio. With the refrigeration and electrical systems entirely topmounted, the PGC20 provides 20 ft2 (1.9 mm2) of growth area in a footprint of less than 25 ft(2.4 m2). Using a counter-balanced light canopy, the growth height extends to a maximum of 59” (1500 mm) making the PGC20 an ideal candidate for research involving tall plant species to full maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The PGR14 provides a 14 ft2 (1.34 m2) growth area and a 58 inch (1480 mm) growth height making this chamber suitable for a range of applications including plant science, bioengineering, and soil and food sciences. Shipped fully assembled, the PGR14 fits through standard doorways. The chamber comes standard with a closed-loop lighting system that uses 5-foot (1.5 m) lamps mounted into fixed canopies. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGR15 is offers 16 ft2 (1.5 m2) of growth area and 57 inches (1450 mm) of growth height making it suitable for a range of applications including the growth of many tall plant species to full maturity. Standard is a counter balanced light canopy system. Shipped fully assembled, the PGR15 fits through standard doorways. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGV36 provides a walk-in platform that enables the researcher to observe and interact with experiments from an internal vestibule area located within the chamber itself. As such, this model lends itself to applications involving pathogen restriction, while the extended growth height ensures that most plants can be grown to full maturity within a moderate to high light regime. Entry to the chamber vestibule, as well as access to all major mechanical components, is provided from one end of the unit. This enables efficient, multi-unit side-by-side installations which maximizes floor space without compromising maintenance access to the chambers.

The PGW36 equips the researcher with a walk-in environment which is accessible from four large doors, two at the front of the chamber and two at the back. This model is often employed, and is ideally suited, for research involving taller plants. Its extended growth height ensures that most plants can be grown to full maturity within a moderate to high light regime. Also uniquely designed for the PGW36 is the ability to operate below freezing, while incorporating full daylight cycles. This low temp option can be performed without the need for defrost operation (which can necessitate an undesirable “lights-off” event).

The S10H plant growth chamber offers wide–range humidity control. Plant pathology, entomology, and plant physiology are prime examples of the type of research and teaching programs that are suitable with the S10H and that can benefit from its humidity control capabilities. The S10H accommodates tall plants, with its generous 59” (1500mm) growth height, and offers 10 ft2 (0.9 m2) of growth area. Barriered and ventilated canopies reduce the load on the refrigeration system thereby lowering operating costs. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

Walk-In

The BDW series walk-in chamber is based on a modular platform available in increments of 40 ft2 (3.7 m2). These units offer a precise chamber environment typical of research involving C4 high-light plants grown to maturity. Unique to this product is the top-down airflow pattern which ensures consistent plant canopy temperatures throughout the chamber. Spectral aluminum on the interior walls produces exceptional light uniformity, while the discreet lamp loft area uses a separate cooling system to mitigate heat produced by the lighting system.

Conviron’s MTPC provides a multi-tier chamber based on a modular platform and is available in increments of 72 ft2 (6.6 m2). The multi-tier design makes the MTPC suitable for research involving lower light, short plants and an ideal candidate for use in mass-screening projects and sizeable plant propagation programs. Pressurized and perforated side-wall plenums deliver air across each of three independently lit tiers that are cantilevered out to the centre aisle. Mobile carts enable researchers to load flats in a separate potting area. Plant material can then be rolled into place beneath the lighted canopies.

Conviron’s MTPS provides a multi-tier chamber based on a modular platform and is available in increments of 72 ft2 (6.6 m2). This chamber configuration is often used for research involving C3 and similar low light, short plants. This makes the chamber ideal for use in mass-screening projects and for sizeable plant propagation programs. Pressurized and perforated side-wall plenums deliver air across each of three independently lit tiers integrated into fixed shelving banks on either side of a center aisle way.

The TCR walk-in room provides a multi-tier modular platform available in increments of 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). This makes the TCR chamber suitable for research involving plant tissue culture and is often used within large micropropagation programs. The solid side wall plenums transfer air to individual air shelves ensuring upward airflow from each individual shelf, which is essential in mitigating condensation within media dishes.

The GR series of walk-in rooms, available in six standard sizes, is a highly economical platform for providing a controlled environment in a walk-in configuration. This series of chamber offers low to moderate level light intensities using multiple light canopies. The temperature range is narrower than on other Conviron walk-in chambers which affords greater energy efficiency and economy. The multi-lamp-canopy configuration enables researchers to have several experiments running simultaneously with plants at varying levels of maturity.

The CG series of walk-in chambers provides an outstanding growth area-to-footprint ratio. Upward airflow is delivered using Conviron’s Unifloor® system allowing plants to be distributed throughout the entire floor area. These chambers are typically used for both short and tall plant applications requiring moderate to high level light intensities. Multiple lamp canopies enable researchers to vary the distance from the light sources to research specimens. Temperature uniformity is assured via an upward airflow pattern.

Model Description

With its unique ability to adapt to four different research applications, the Adaptis A1000 offers an economical and flexible equipment platform. The base chamber itself can be fitted with one of four specially configured kits, and each kit is specifically designed for a particular application including: Plant Growth, Arabidopsis, Tissue Culture, and Incubation. By varying the configuration of the airflow, light, and shelving, each kit defines one of the four applications. The A1000 is also available with several options such as phenolic coated coils and network communication. The phenolic coated coils enable the A1000 to be used for entomology research while the communications option facilitates connection to a facility’s local area network.

The ATC26 offers a small footprint and a low overall height which allows the unit to pass through doorways fully assembled. The interior of the cabinet features two shelves and light canopies with a plant height that is suitable for growing low and medium height plants. This makes the ATC26 an ideal cabinet for growing such species as Arabidopsis from seed to full maturity. Also, the ATC26 is shipped fully assembled thereby simplifying installation and set-up procedures. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The ATC40 employs a top-mounted refrigeration system. This design minimizes the product footprint, accommodates servicing from the front of the chamber, and simplifies on-site installation. Using two shelves, each with 32 inches (800 mm) of growth height, the ATC40 offers nearly 40 ft2 (3.7 m2) of growth area and accommodates medium to large size plants. This combination of features provides an excellent product for growing Arabidopsis from seed to full maturity, as well as other taller, medium-light plant species. Standard on the ATC40 is a flood tray at each tier to simplify plant irrigation. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The ATC60 provides an exceptional growth-area-to-footprint ratio. It uses a top-mounted refrigeration system that accommodates servicing from the front of the chamber, and that simplifies on-site installation. The ATC60 offers three tiers with almost 60 ft2 (5.5 m2) of growth area in a 25 ft2 (2.3 m2) footprint. With a growth height of 20 inches (545 mm) above each shelf, the ATC60 is ideally suited for Arabidopsis and other short to medium height plants. Standard on the ATC60 is a flood tray at each tier to simplify plant irrigation. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The BDR16 is designed for high-end plant physiology research where tight performance is critical to ensure a consistent plant canopy temperature throughout the chamber. To achieve tight performance, this unit employs a constant temperature lamp bank, cooled by the refrigeration system, which results in a constant light intensity output regardless of operating temperature. With 65” (1650 mm) of growth height and 15ft2 (1.3 m3) of growth area, the BDR16 accommodates tall plants to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

E7

Conviron’s E7 plant growth chamber is a compact yet highly configurable unit that is suitable for a wide variety of research and teaching programs. As a ‘table-top’ design, it is easily accessed at standard bench heights and can be ordered with a bench kit complete with casters. The chamber accommodates a 29” (740mm) growth height with 7 ft2 (0.6m2) of growth area. This facilitates growing a wide range of plants, including growth to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

E8

The E8 is a highly customizable plant growth chamber capable of achieving extreme conditions of temperature, lighting levels, and humidity. The product is well suited for research applications requiring a high level of control in a relatively small footprint. In addition to customizable environmental control parameters, options are also available for growth height, gas levels, and a variety of refrigeration configurations. The E8 offers a minimum growth height of 46” (1170mm) in an 8 ft2 (0.7m2) growth area. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

The E7/2 offers two independently controlled growth areas in a single unit making this model ideally suited for applications where smaller experiments need to be conducted in different environments, all in a small footprint. Despite its limited footprint, the E7/2 offers over 23” (585mm) of growth height in each compartment and over 8 ft2 (0.7m2) of total growth area. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

EF7

The EF7 is a slightly larger floor-standing version of the E7 ‘tabletop’ plant growth chamber. As with the E7, the EF7 is highly configurable and suitable for a wide variety of research and teaching applications. The chamber offers over 42” (1060mm) of growth height with 7.5 ft2 (0.6 m2) of growth area making it an ideal chamber where floor space is limited and where plants require growth to maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The MTR26 provides 26ft2 (2.4 m2)of growth area and 24” (610 mm) of growth height over two shelves and is suitable for a range of applications including the growth of short to medium height plants that require moderate light intensity. Standard is a closed-loop lighting system. The chamber is shipped fully assembled, fits through standard doorways, and has a low overall height for confined ceiling spaces. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The MTR30 has features very similar to the PGR15. However, the MTR30 contains two shelves thereby doubling the growth area available in the PGR15, yet with the same footprint. With 30 ft2 (2.79 m2) of growth area and 25 inches (635 mm) of growth height, the MTR30 is suitable for a range of applications including the growth of short to medium height plants that require moderate light intensity. The chamber is shipped fully assembled, fits through standard doorways, and has a low overall height for confined ceiling spaces. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGC20 offers an exceptional growth-area-to-footprint ratio. With the refrigeration and electrical systems entirely topmounted, the PGC20 provides 20 ft2 (1.9 mm2) of growth area in a footprint of less than 25 ft(2.4 m2). Using a counter-balanced light canopy, the growth height extends to a maximum of 59” (1500 mm) making the PGC20 an ideal candidate for research involving tall plant species to full maturity. Please consult Conviron regarding specific requirements.

The PGR14 provides a 14 ft2 (1.34 m2) growth area and a 58 inch (1480 mm) growth height making this chamber suitable for a range of applications including plant science, bioengineering, and soil and food sciences. Shipped fully assembled, the PGR14 fits through standard doorways. The chamber comes standard with a closed-loop lighting system that uses 5-foot (1.5 m) lamps mounted into fixed canopies. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGR15 is offers 16 ft2 (1.5 m2) of growth area and 57 inches (1450 mm) of growth height making it suitable for a range of applications including the growth of many tall plant species to full maturity. Standard is a counter balanced light canopy system. Shipped fully assembled, the PGR15 fits through standard doorways. Please consult Conviron with your particular application and area of research and we will provide you with an overview of the available options.

The PGV36 provides a walk-in platform that enables the researcher to observe and interact with experiments from an internal vestibule area located within the chamber itself. As such, this model lends itself to applications involving pathogen restriction, while the extended growth height ensures that most plants can be grown to full maturity within a moderate to high light regime. Entry to the chamber vestibule, as well as access to all major mechanical components, is provided from one end of the unit. This enables efficient, multi-unit side-by-side installations which maximizes floor space without compromising maintenance access to the chambers.

The PGW36 equips the researcher with a walk-in environment which is accessible from four large doors, two at the front of the chamber and two at the back. This model is often employed, and is ideally suited, for research involving taller plants. Its extended growth height ensures that most plants can be grown to full maturity within a moderate to high light regime. Also uniquely designed for the PGW36 is the ability to operate below freezing, while incorporating full daylight cycles. This low temp option can be performed without the need for defrost operation (which can necessitate an undesirable “lights-off” event).

The S10H plant growth chamber offers wide–range humidity control. Plant pathology, entomology, and plant physiology are prime examples of the type of research and teaching programs that are suitable with the S10H and that can benefit from its humidity control capabilities. The S10H accommodates tall plants, with its generous 59” (1500mm) growth height, and offers 10 ft2 (0.9 m2) of growth area. Barriered and ventilated canopies reduce the load on the refrigeration system thereby lowering operating costs. Please consult Conviron for your specific requirements.

Model Description

The BDW series walk-in chamber is based on a modular platform available in increments of 40 ft2 (3.7 m2). These units offer a precise chamber environment typical of research involving C4 high-light plants grown to maturity. Unique to this product is the top-down airflow pattern which ensures consistent plant canopy temperatures throughout the chamber. Spectral aluminum on the interior walls produces exceptional light uniformity, while the discreet lamp loft area uses a separate cooling system to mitigate heat produced by the lighting system.

Conviron’s MTPC provides a multi-tier chamber based on a modular platform and is available in increments of 72 ft2 (6.6 m2). The multi-tier design makes the MTPC suitable for research involving lower light, short plants and an ideal candidate for use in mass-screening projects and sizeable plant propagation programs. Pressurized and perforated side-wall plenums deliver air across each of three independently lit tiers that are cantilevered out to the centre aisle. Mobile carts enable researchers to load flats in a separate potting area. Plant material can then be rolled into place beneath the lighted canopies.

Conviron’s MTPS provides a multi-tier chamber based on a modular platform and is available in increments of 72 ft2 (6.6 m2). This chamber configuration is often used for research involving C3 and similar low light, short plants. This makes the chamber ideal for use in mass-screening projects and for sizeable plant propagation programs. Pressurized and perforated side-wall plenums deliver air across each of three independently lit tiers integrated into fixed shelving banks on either side of a center aisle way.

The TCR walk-in room provides a multi-tier modular platform available in increments of 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). This makes the TCR chamber suitable for research involving plant tissue culture and is often used within large micropropagation programs. The solid side wall plenums transfer air to individual air shelves ensuring upward airflow from each individual shelf, which is essential in mitigating condensation within media dishes.

The GR series of walk-in rooms, available in six standard sizes, is a highly economical platform for providing a controlled environment in a walk-in configuration. This series of chamber offers low to moderate level light intensities using multiple light canopies. The temperature range is narrower than on other Conviron walk-in chambers which affords greater energy efficiency and economy. The multi-lamp-canopy configuration enables researchers to have several experiments running simultaneously with plants at varying levels of maturity.

The CG series of walk-in chambers provides an outstanding growth area-to-footprint ratio. Upward airflow is delivered using Conviron’s Unifloor® system allowing plants to be distributed throughout the entire floor area. These chambers are typically used for both short and tall plant applications requiring moderate to high level light intensities. Multiple lamp canopies enable researchers to vary the distance from the light sources to research specimens. Temperature uniformity is assured via an upward airflow pattern.