About the Greenhouse

Jane Gray greenhouseThe Jane Gray Research Greenhouse comprises approximately 2,400 square feet of state-of-the-art research greenhouse space divided into four separate 600 square foot bays, a ‘header house’/office building, and a small amount of outdoor storage and growing space.

There are no stairs or elevators.  Each of the four greenhouse rooms and the header house opens onto a central, covered breezeway.

 

Climate Control

The building’s climate control system can sense changes in:

  • temperature
  • humidity
  • light energy
  • wind speed and direction

The system's responses to these conditions can be controlled centrally or from a remote location through an on-screen ARGUS interface to gas heaters, evaporative coolers, vents, fans and sunshades. 

 

Carbon Water Filtration and "Fertigation"

Research plants in the greenhouseThe facility is equipped with carbon water filtration to remove chloramines, and a separate deionized water filtration system.  Each bay has a “fertigation” system if needed, and can be customized with an automatic irrigation system.

 

Location

The JGRG is located across from the UC Botanical Garden on Centennial Drive, and is easily accessible by a campus bus or by car. The Hill Line bus runs every 1/2 hour from Hearst Mining Circle.

 

Parking

Parking for visitors is $1.50/hr, or $6.00/day, in the lot directly above the greenhouse.

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