The greenhouse facility comprises:
- 16 greenhouse zones measuring 40' x 40'
- 3 containment greenhouse zones measuring 20' x 20'
- 3 containment greenhouse zones measuring 10' x 20'
- 4 96-square-foot controlled-environment chambers
- 10 15-square-foot controlled-environment chambers
- 2 general laboratories
- Plant preparation area
- Pesticide storage and mixing area
- Cold storage area
- Each greenhouse zone is an individual controlled environment having floor and overhead heating, fan ventilation, supplemental lighting, automatic irrigation, shade screening and humidity control.
- The maximum achievable consistent temperature in the greenhouse during the coldest winter months is 75°F (24°C). The maximum consistent cooling during the hottest summer months is outside ambient temperature. On low humidity summer days a 4°F drop below outside ambient temperature is possible.
- The environment in each greenhouse zone is computer controlled and records of environmental conditions are maintained for further analysis.
- The six containment zones provide level #1 containment for advanced research and engineering.
- The 14 growth chambers provide complete environmental control. Some of the chambers can provide temperatures as low as 10 centigrade and light levels as high as 800 umol . s-1 m-2. The growth chambers are located in the headhouse and are rented out on a monthly basis.