Research Application Guides

Research Application Guides: Conditions, Equipment and Datasheets

Each research application has its own critical conditions. These guides summarise what matters for fourteen common applications in plant science and laboratory research, the equipment that fits, and where to find the datasheets.

Use the table to find your application, then open the full guide for conditions, common pitfalls and recommended equipment.

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Applications at a Glance

Application	Key conditions	Typical equipment	Datasheets
Plant growth research	Light, temperature, humidity and CO₂ for crops and model plants	Reach-in chambers, walk-in rooms, JKG-41/66	E, LED and PGC datasheets
Plant physiology	Controlled conditions plus water-use and photosynthesis measurement	PlantArray, FluorPen, FluorCam	On request
Arabidopsis research	Even, moderate light on low tiers; 20–22 °C	AR chambers, JKG-41/66 AR	AR datasheets
Algae and cyanobacteria	Light per tier, temperature, optional CO₂	AL chambers, JKG-41 AL	AL datasheets
Tissue culture	Shelf lighting without condensation	CU chambers, culture rooms	CU datasheets
Plant phenotyping	Objective, repeatable trait measurement	PlantArray, PSI instruments	On request
Seed germination and storage	Prescribed temperatures and light; cool, dry storage	GR chambers, JKG-66LGR, SS-36NL	GR and SS datasheets
Plant pathology	Leaf wetness, humidity and temperature for infection	I-36D/DL dew chambers, M-36VL	Dew chamber datasheet
Stability studies	ICH temperature, humidity and light exposure	RX stability chambers, RX-3000L	RX datasheets
Controlled-environment research	Insects, incubation, low temperature, CO₂	DR, TE, I, LT and B series	Incubator and DR datasheets
Molecular biology and imaging	Imaging modes matched to stains and blots	UVITEC systems	On request
Microbiology and cell culture	Sterilisation, incubation and controlled atmospheres	TOMY, Percival and MRC equipment	B-36 and B-3600 datasheets
Bioprocessing	Control of pH, oxygen, mixing and feeding	MRC FS Series bioreactors	On request
Analytical and specialized research	Accurate weighing, spectrophotometry, verified atmospheres	MRC balances, spectrophotometers, anaerobic chambers	On request