In addition to our field plots we have extensive cold glasshouse capacity reducing cultivation time per crop and longer growing period throughout the year can result in faster analysisstudies.

Fera have 5 glasshouse wings on site, with 16 quarantine cubicles offering the ability to assess and analyse a range of known and unknown pathogens across a range of plant material and species. All of our quarantine cubicles follow stringent legislative controls and include autoclave sterilisation to contain these pathogens.

Soil, water & airborne pathogen experiments can be undertaken within our quarantine cubicles, as well as vector analysis activities. Our glasshouses can also facilitate insect culture, such as aphids, through our pressurised cubicles, for both agricultural and scientific use. 

With full temperature management systems including shade screens and heat fans we can provide the optimum conditions for both plant cultivation and experimental activity, such as simulating designated day lengths and seasonal conditions ensuring any analysis undertaken yield the accuracy of results required.

This can be taken a step further with our controlled environment capabilities. Where we offer complete control of pressure, temperature and light conditions to ensure analysis activities maintain accurate and meet even the most stringent analysis requirements.