The NCSU Phytotron has five operating greenhouses that are located on the fourth floor. Temperatures in the air-conditioned greenhouses can be maintained at any point between 14 and 40ºC. They are usually operated at 30/26, 26/22, and 22/18 day/night temperatures.
| Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Square Footage | 500-1100 (45.5-102m2) |
| Max Height | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Temperature Range | 15°C to 40°C |
| CO2 | Ambient to 2000 PPM |
| Supplemental Light Intensity | 350 to 450 μmol⋅m-2⋅s-1 |
| Lighting Source | 1000 W HID or LED |