To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the SEFY platform is getting a facelift!
The phytotrons
The SEFY platform is equipped with a serie of phytotrons (growth chambers) for monitoring all the parameters required for plant growth.
After 25 years of service, the phytotrons have just been completely renovated.
In addition to offering extreme lighting levels, the-state-of-the-art technology will simulate the natural sun's curve.
The renovation was entirely financed by UCLouvain.
Lighting technology
Over the past 10 years, horticultural lighting technology has evolved considerably.
In order to provide optimum conditions for testing, the greenhouses have just been equipped with brand-new lighting.
No more pink greenhouses, now the greenhouses are white, with more wavelengths, more intensity, for better results.
This renovation was made possible by the Wallonia Plan de Relance and the BIOGREEN excellence platform.
Picture credit: SEFY