Tissue Culture Growth Chambers for Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
A tissue culture growth chamber keeps plates, Petri dishes, jars and flasks at an even temperature under gentle, low-heat light. In an ordinary plant growth chamber the lamps warm the shelf above and cause condensation inside closed vessels, which encourages contamination and uneven growth. Plant tissue culture chambers are engineered to prevent both.
JKG supplies Percival CU-series plant tissue culture chambers in India, in 22, 30, 36 and 41 cabinet sizes. Each uses slow, vertical airflow and PetriClear LED lighting to protect cultures, and suits fungi, bacteria and yeast as well as plant tissue.
At a glance
- Percival CU-22, CU-30, CU-36 and CU-41
- 0.3 to 1.1 m³ interior volume
- 170 to 200 µmol/m²/s at 15 cm
- 10–44 °C ± 0.5 °C
- Two, four or five tiers
- PetriClear LED standard; SciBrite optional
Design
How a Plant Tissue Culture Chamber Protects Your Cultures
Slow, vertical airflow
An air diffuser moves air gently upward, insulating each shelf from the heat of the light fixture beneath it.
Less condensation
Even shelf temperature and PetriClear infrared LEDs keep vessel lids above dew point, reducing condensation and contamination risk.
Precise temperature control
±0.5 °C from 10 to 44 °C, held evenly across every shelf.
Low-heat, dimmable light
PetriClear lighting dims in 1% steps and adds little heat to the cultures.
Multiple tiers
Four or five tiers on 36 and 41 cabinets give up to 3.2 m² of shelf area for vessels.
Optional SciBrite LEDs
Add adjustable-spectrum lighting to one tier for light-quality studies on cultures.
Models
Percival CU-Series Tissue Culture Chambers
Choose the cabinet size for your number of vessels, and four tiers for taller vessels or five for Petri dishes and plates.
| Model | Tiers | Light (µmol/m²/s) | Temperature (°C) | Volume (m³) | Shelf area (m²) | Max. height (cm) | Exterior W × D × H (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU-30L2 | 2 | 190 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 23.1 | 78.7 × 60.3 × 117.2 |
| CU-36L4 | 4 | 170 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 0.8 | 2 | 23.5 | 85.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| CU-36L5 | 5 | 170 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 17 | 85.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| CU-41L4 | 4 | 200 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 23.5 | 104.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| CU-41L5 | 5 | 200 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 17 | 104.1 × 85.4 × 196.1 |
| CU-22L2 (dual chamber, per compartment) | 2 | 170 | 10–44 ± 0.5 | 0.4 | 1 | 19.1 | 85.1 × 93 × 197.8 |
CU-22 figures are per compartment; exterior dimensions are for the whole chamber. Light measured 15 cm (6 in) from the lamps; temperature range with all lights on.
Lighting
PetriClear Lighting for Tissue Culture
PetriClear is a dual-channel lighting system that combines white LEDs (6000 K, CRI 90) with infrared LEDs. The infrared gently raises the lid temperature of unstacked Petri dishes above the dew point, preventing condensation, minimising contamination and giving consistent, uniform growth. It is also ideal for culturing fungi, bacteria and yeast.
- White and infrared LED channels
- Dimmable in 1% steps
- Programmed from the IntellusUltra controller
- Low heat emission at shelf level
Buying guide
Choosing a Plant Tissue Culture Incubator
Vessel type and height
Five tiers give 17 cm per shelf for plates and dishes; four tiers give 23.5 cm for jars and flasks.
Capacity
From 0.6 m² on the bench-top CU-30L2 to 3.2 m² on the CU-41L5.
Light level
170–200 µmol/m²/s suits most culture stages; tiers can be dimmed for lower light.
Stacked or unstacked dishes
PetriClear works best on unstacked dishes, where infrared reaches every lid.
Dual compartments
The CU-22 has two separately controlled compartments for paired conditions in one footprint.
Lighted incubators
For cultures that need very low or no light, see the lighted and non-lighted incubators.
Tender and compliance documents
Catalogues and Compliance Documents
Catalogues, datasheets and certificates for purchase files and government tenders. Need a document that is not listed? Ask us.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most. Can’t find what you need? Our team will help.
Why not use a standard plant growth chamber for tissue culture?
In a standard chamber the lamps warm the shelf above, causing condensation inside closed vessels. Tissue culture chambers use slow vertical airflow and low-heat PetriClear lighting to keep shelves even and lids dry.
Is the JKG-41 or JKG-66 available for tissue culture?
No. Tissue culture needs different refrigeration and airflow, so it is supplied as the Percival CU series rather than in the JKG Universal Series.
Can I culture fungi, bacteria or yeast?
Yes. PetriClear lighting and the CU chambers’ even conditions also suit fungi, bacteria and yeast.
What light intensity do tissue culture chambers give?
170 to 200 µmol/m²/s at 15 cm, depending on the model, dimmable in 1% steps.
What does a tissue culture growth chamber cost?
Price depends on cabinet size, number of tiers and options. Send us your vessel types and quantities and we will quote.
Do you install and service tissue culture chambers?
Yes. JKG provides installation and commissioning, annual maintenance contracts and breakdown support.