Glasshouse and Associated Facilities

The School of Biological Science offers a number of specialist plant growth facilities in two separate locations on the Clayton campus. Together these provide opportunities for a wide range of plant-based research projects including genetic, conservational and ecological studies.

On the roof of Building 17 is a glasshouse complex consisting of 14 independently climate-controlled bays, each approximately 10 m² in area, including:

• Two AQIS-registered quarantine bays
• Two GMAC-registered PC2 bays
• One potting shed

Newly constructed QAP-PC2 greenhouse.
This state of the art facility is currently being used by Dr Amanda Walmsley.
To find out more about Amanda's research, visit:
Amanda's Research page

The Botany Experimental area is located on the northern part of the ring road, and provides:

• One QAP-PC2 greenhouse (72m²)with automated climate control, fertigation and irrigation.
• Three large (45m²) and 9 small (12m²) glasshouses, with varying levels of climate control and monitoring.
• Two shadehouses (each 12m²)
• One converted squennis cage (45m²)
• One large potting shed (65m²)
• One office
• Associated support areas including boiler room, garage, storage sheds, soil bays, pond, and garden beds

In addition, the School has facilities for a range of laboratory -based studies, including custom-built plant growth rooms and constant temperature rooms.

For further information about any of these facilities, contact the Resources Manager on (03) 9905-5610