Greenhouse Trial Capabilities

Greenhouse (Controlled Environment Agriculture – CEA) trial research is essential for advancing agricultural practices, improving crop yields, and enhancing sustainability. Our greenhouse trials allow researchers to test new varieties, growing techniques, pest control methods, and nutrient management strategies in a controlled environment. Ag Metrics Group has over 70,000 sq. ft. of greenhouses within its nationwide network of 12 stations serving five major growing regions in the U.S. and Canada.

Florida Ag Research Capabilities

• 13 climate-controlled greenhouse bays
• 6 new bays completed within the last year
• Houses suitable for regulated trials (APHIS - PPQ - BRS)
• Quarantine room for APHIS regulated work

Agronomy & Biostimulants

Common Studies:

• Fertilizer including nitrogen reduction
• Bio-stimulant
• Soil amendment
• Genetically modified trait testing
• Crop safety
• Biotic and abiotic stress tolerance studies
• Novel herbicide testing with native and resistance weeds of vegetables and row crops

Plant Pathogens

Common Pathogens:

• Powdery Mildew
• Botrytis
• Damping off caused by Pythium or Rhizoctonia
• Fusarium
• Verticillium
• Phytophthora
• Citrus Greening

Entomology

Common Arthropods:

• Whitefly
• Spider mites
• Lepidopteran larva
• Asian citrus psyllid
• Many other arthropods are possible

Nematology

Common Nematodes:

• Root knot nematode
• Sting
• Root lesion

Genetics & Plant Breeding

• Screening the varieties or germplasm for biotic stress (insect/disease) resistance or tolerance
• Screening of varieties or germplasm for abiotic stress (drought/heat/salt/freeze) resistance or tolerance
• Mass production of breeding stock

Pacific Ag Research (California) Capabilities

• 14 stand-alone greenhouses totaling 1 acre of greenhouse space
• Houses suitable for regulated trials (APHIS - PPQ - BRS & CDFA)
• Hydroponic capabilities

Agronomy & Biostimulants

Common Studies:

• Fertilizer including nitrogen reduction
• Bio-stimulant
• Soil amendment
• Genetically modified trait testing
• Crop safety
• Biotic and abiotic stress tolerance studies
• Novel herbicide testing with native and resistance weeds of vegetables and row crops

Plant Pathogens

Common Pathogens:

• Powdery Mildew
• Botrytis
• Damping off caused by Pythium or Rhizoctonia
• Fusarium
• Verticillium
• Phytophthora
• Pierce's Disease

Entomology

Common Arthropods:

• Whitefly
• Aphid
• Spider mites
• Lepidopteran larva
• Mealybug
• Many other arthropods are possible

Nematology

• Root knot nematode

• Greenhouse space can be leased for long-term product development

• Contra-seasonal seed production

Michigan Ag Research Capabilities

Michigan Ag Research has 2,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space.  The most common studies are related to:

• Soilborne and Foliar Disease Efficacy
• Nematode Efficacy
• Insect Trials
• Herbicide Screens

This is an abbreviated list of our greenhouse capabilities. Most commonly grown crops are possible. If you have a specific need for other CRO services, contact us directly for more information.

Balaji Aglave
Research Director
Florida Ag Research
​[email protected]
(813) 986-5599

​Erin Downey [email protected]

Brad Booker
Western Area Manager
Pacific Ag Research
[email protected]
(805) 594-1800

Brian Cortright
Midwest Area Manager
Michigan Ag Research
[email protected]
(517) 857-2676