Progress 01/01/09 to 12/31/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Greenhouse facilities at SDSU are comprised of two units; East and West Greenhouse complexes. Activites include research and teaching resources for the Departments of Plant Science and Bioligy and Microbiology. Products include research conducted in these facilities, training graduate and undergraduate students and support of teaching programs. Seedhouse facilities include plant dryers, large walk in cooler, and workspace for seed sorting, testing, packaging and quality assessments such as test weight, seed counts. PARTICIPANTS: Not relevant to this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Greenhouse and Seed House facilities are shared by Plant Science and Biology and Microbiology Department faculty and staff and support research and teaching activities. A change in knowledge occurs when a new variety is released or improvements are made in crop germplasm. Research in plant breeding, genetics, plant pathology, entomology and weed science all utilize these facilities.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: SDSU Greenhouse facilities enable faculty to conduct greenhouse research. Greenhouse space includes space set aside for instructional programs. The greenhouse facilty is managed through a greenhouse committee comprised of faculty from SDSU Plant Science and Biology/Microbiology departments. The greenhouse committee assesses a user fee that is used for greenhouse maintenance and repair and equipment needs. For example, in 2008 fees were used to purchase additional lights that were needed for research. Greenhouse Committee is chaired by Dr. Marie Langham. PARTICIPANTS: Individuals in SDSU PLant Science and Biology/Microbiology departments utilize greenhouse space and help to manage it through their participation on the Greenhouse Committee. A major renovation of the East Greenhouse Complex was conducted in 2002. Partners in the renovation include many individual donors, South Dakota commodity organizations and industry partners. Greenhouse facilities also are used in support of teaching programs. TARGET AUDIENCES: Not relevant to this project. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
Outputs include individual research results managed by individual faculty members. Laboratories in Plant Science and Biology/Microbiology departments are supported by greenhouse activities.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/06 to 12/31/06
Outputs
All greenhouses in the East greenhouse complex are functional and operational. A greenhouse space request form has been developed and will be implemented in 2007 to allow flexible assignment of space. A greenhouse maintenance schedule is planned.
Impacts
The Plant Science Building East Greenhouse complex serves both the Plant Science and Biology/Microbiology Departments as a year-round facility that enhances and extended research capabilities of both units.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/05 to 12/31/05
Outputs
All greenhouse units are functional and operational, although some work remains in making them completely electronically controlled and monitored. Computer hardware and software will be added in 2006.
Impacts
The East Greenhouse complex is available as a year-round facility that continues to enhance our research and other activities related to plant science. New projects and experiments are being developed and executed in the utilization of this space.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/04 to 12/31/04
Outputs
The BL-3 greenhouse has been used for a corn hydroponics study, so all units of the completed renovation are now functional and in operation. Technical adjustments and modifications continue with some of the units.
Impacts
The East Greenhouse complex is available as a year-round facility that has enhanced our research and other activities related to plant science.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/03 to 12/31/03
Outputs
The renovation of our East Greenhouse Complex was dedicated this past year. With the exception of the BL-3 house, all units are functional and in operation. Research experiments have and are being conducted in the standard greenhouse units, with some space devoted to teaching. The BL-3 house is structurally complete and, with some minor modifications in the computer, monitoring and alert system will be functional.
Impacts
The East Greenhouse Complex is now functional as a year-round facility, and will continue to enhance research and other activities in plant science, biology, and related areas.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/02 to 12/31/02
Outputs
Renovation of the East Greenhouse Complex was completed during 2002. The renovation incorporated energy-efficient glass panes and new secondary support structure into the existing base walls and primary support structure. Cooling mats were installed, and the heating system updated. Computer-assisted climate control in each house will allow careful monitoring of temperature and humidity.
Impacts
This renovation will permit year-round use of the east greenhouse and significantly increase capabilities for research, education and extension, particularly in the areas of plant breeding, plant pathology, and plant biology. The Bio Level 3 house will allow for research not previously possible in our present system.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/01 to 12/31/01
Outputs
A major renovation of the east greenhouse complex was begun in the summer of 2001, with expected completion in spring of 2002. Funded principally by private donations, the renovation will incorporate larger panes and energy efficiency into a new covering over the existing base walls and primary support structure. New cooling and ventilation systems will be installed, along with renovation of the heating system. Computer-assisted climate controls will be installed in all houses. The smallest of the houses in the complex will be converted to a self-contained, Bio Level 3 house.
Impacts
This renovation will permit year-round use of the east greenhouse and significantly increase capabilities for research, education and extension, particularly in the areas of plant breeding, plant pathology, and plant biology. The Bio Level 3 house will allow for research not previously possible in our present system.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/00 to 12/31/00
Outputs
Greenhouse and seedhouse activities over the past year were similar to previous years in terms of project scope and use. Adequate space is still a problem in both the greenhouses and seedhouse, and quality of space continues to be a concern in the greenhouses. However, a major greenhouse renovation project is planned for this summer that will significantly upgrade one of the Plant Science/Biology units. While total space will not increase, the quality of those greenhouses will be increased dramatically, thus extending the usable time for the space and expanding the capabilities. A major activity in the seedhouse this year was reorganization of cold room space to increase cold storage capabilities.
Impacts
Functional greenhouse space is a requirement for conducting fundamental plant science research. Advances in plant breeding, pathology, fertility and other areas is possible because of the enhanced environmental control greenhouses provide. Renovation of current space will further enhance research capabilities.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/99 to 12/31/99
Outputs
The entire Plant Science greenhouse facility is being considered for a major renovation. Some individual projects continued minor modifications on heating/cooling to better facilitate year-round research. Greenhouse space continues to be an important resource within the department.
Impacts
Greenhouse space is important in fulfilling the research, teaching, extension, and service missions of the Department. Current space is limited in volume and functionality. The proposed renovation will greatly increase capabilities.
Publications
- No publications reported for 1999.
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Progress 01/01/98 to 12/31/98
Outputs
A cooling system was added in one greenhouse, as well as modifications made in the cooling system in another. These updates expand the capabilities for greenhouse use during the hottest summer months. The entire Plant Science greenhouse facility is being considered for a major renovation.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/97 to 12/31/97
Outputs
This is a facilitator project. Research that is conducted in these facilities is reported in individual CRIS annual progress reports (AD-421).
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 01/01/96 to 12/30/96
Outputs
This is a facilitator project. Research that is conducted in these facilities isreported in individual CRIS annual progress reports (AD-421).
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
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Progress 01/01/95 to 12/30/95
Outputs
An improved lighting, plus a cooling system were added to one greenhouse so it can be utilized for one additional month for growing plants. The heating system thermostats were replaced as needed for proper temperature control in other greenhouses. Top vents were repaired to permit better cooling in some greenhouses.
Impacts
(N/A)
Publications
- NO PUBLICATIONS REPORTED THIS PERIOD.
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