Plant Growth Chamber
A plant growth chamber is a specialized controlled-environment unit designed to provide precise conditions for the growth and study of plants. It allows researchers to simulate and regulate environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, photoperiod, and sometimes COâ‚‚ concentration. These chambers are widely used in plant physiology, seed germination studies, crop research, and biotechnology applications, ensuring reproducible and consistent growth conditions independent of external climate variations.
Features of Plant Growth Chamber:
- Controlled Environment – Offers precise regulation of temperature, humidity, and lighting.
- Lighting System – Equipped with fluorescent, LED, or specialized growth lights to simulate day/night cycles and photosynthetic needs.
- Temperature Range – Adjustable for both low and high temperature experiments (commonly from ~5°C to 50°C).
- Humidity Control – Maintains desired relative humidity levels for seed germination and plant growth.
- Air Circulation – Uniform airflow ensures consistent distribution of heat and humidity.
- Programmable Settings – Microprocessor-based controllers for automatic adjustment of light, temperature, and humidity schedules.
- COâ‚‚ Control (optional) – Advanced chambers include COâ‚‚ enrichment for photosynthesis studies.
- Multiple Shelves/Compartments – Provides space for multiple plant samples with uniform growth conditions.
- Safety Features – Over-temperature protection, alarms, and power backup options.
- Applications – Used in plant physiology, tissue culture, seed viability testing, stress tolerance research, and agricultural biotechnology.
