Phytotron Overview
The Phytotron is a controlled environment facility located directly behind the French Family Science Building. Established in 1968 with funds from Duke and the National Science Foundation, the Phytotron was designed by leading scientists in controlled environment research and technology. It houses 68 plant growth chambers and six controlled greenhouses for a total of over 490 square meters of growing space. The operation and maintenance of the Phytotron continues to be supported by Duke.
Contact info:
Norman Hill
Phytotron Manager
Room 110A Phytotron Bldg
919-660-7420
normhill@duke.edu
Todd Smith, Research Analyst, 110 Phytotron Bldg, tghsmith@duke.edu, 919-660-7422
Greg Piotrowski, Horticulturist, 101A Phytotron Bldg, gp48@duke.edu, 919-660-7334
Jerome Smith, Senior Serviceman, 110 Phytotron Bldg, smith486@duke.edu, 919-660-7422
Amy Eddings, Assistant Horticulturist, 110 Phytotron Bldg, ae62@duke.edu, 919-660-7422
Jorge Fidhel Gonzalez, Assistant Horticulturist, 110 Phytotron Bldg, jf122@duke.edu, 919-660-7422
Duke Biology Box 90338 Durham, NC 27708 Phone: 919-660-7372 Fax: 919-660-7293