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: | |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 20 ft (6.1 m) width x 24 ft (7.3 m) depth x 7.9 ft (2.4 m) – 16.1 ft (4.9 m) height |
| Temperature Range | 14°C to 40°C + |
| CO2 | Ambient to 2000 PPM |
| Supplemental Light Intensity | 350 to 450 μmol⋅m-2⋅s-1 |
| Lighting Source | Up to 16 1,000W metal halide bulbs |
| Number of Carts | Maximum 90 Optimum 66 |