AN ARTIFICIAL CLIMATE CHAMBER FOR INVESTIGATING CROP PROTECTION

Abstract

An apparatus was developed which consists of: (1) the phytotron - a chamber where experimental and other objects of investigation are placed; it is mounted with special lights; (2) the conditioner - a unit for artificially creating the required climatic conditions; (3) a water supply facility; (4) a control panel. The volume of the chamber is 15 cu m. There are shelves in it to hold the plants being tested, screened isolators for insects, etc. There is also a soil thermostat to maintain the plants, soil dwelling insects and microorganisms at the different temperatures. In this manner the required climatic conditions are created and maintained. Before the entrance is a vestibule where a faucet, sink, and bactericidal lamps are situated for disinfecting the clothing of those working with infectious pathogens of plant diseases.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0683013

Entities

People

  • A. N. Trushinskiy
  • A. S. Stepanov
  • B. K. Martens
  • S. V. Andreyev

Organizations

  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Control Panels
  • Electric Heaters
  • High Pressure
  • Humidifiers
  • Humidity
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Microorganisms
  • Push Buttons
  • Radiation
  • Scientific Research
  • Ultraviolet Radiation
  • Water
  • Water Filters
  • Water Supplies

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  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering