Short Description
The climate chamber is a state-of-the-art research infrastructure designed specifically for the study of plants under variable and precisely controlled environmental conditions. The facility makes it possible to precisely simulate key climate factors such as temperature, light, humidity and CO₂ concentrations in order to analyse their influence on the phenotype of plants. Thanks to state-of-the-art measurement technology and automated control systems, experimental conditions are reproducible and the accuracy of the measurement results is guaranteed. This is particularly important for basic research and application-orientated studies in the fields of agricultural, environmental and climate research.
The climate chamber offers researchers the opportunity to create differentiated climatic scenarios and thus systematically analyse the reactions of plants to changing environmental conditions. The data obtained in this way contributes to gaining new insights into the adaptability and resilience of plants, which supports the development of climate-resilient crops in the long term. The flexible and customised platform is ideal for interdisciplinary research projects and promotes cooperation between different specialist areas in order to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change.
This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. Further information can be found here: https://www.efre.gv.at
Contact Person
DI Michael Stierschneider
Research Services
Plant Phenotyping, Plant Microbiome Applications, Formulations and Coatings, Biocontrol Solutions, Microbial Applications in Agriculture
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
The climate chamber is a state-of-the-art research infrastructure that was specially developed to analyse plant reactions under controlled environmental conditions. The facility makes it possible to precisely simulate and control key climate factors such as temperature, light, humidity and CO₂ concentrations in real time. This enables exact measurements to be carried out as part of plant phenotyping, which are essential for investigating plant quality and their adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
In addition to climatic simulation, the methods applied include the use of state-of-the-art measurement techniques and automated control systems, which guarantee a high degree of reproducibility and accuracy of the results. In addition, innovative approaches to the analysis and optimisation of plant health are being researched, for example through studies of the plant microbiome and the development of biocontrol solutions. In addition, new formulations and coatings are being tested in order to advance plant protection strategies and the sustainable improvement of plant quality.
The AIT experts in charge of this infrastructure have many years of expertise in the fields of agricultural research, environmental sciences and microbial applications in agriculture. Their in-depth knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration form the basis for targeted research projects that address both fundamental issues and application-orientated challenges. This combination of advanced methods and comprehensive expertise makes the climate chamber an ideal platform for co-operation with other research facilities, institutions and companies.