Greenhouse Innovation Center (NIC)

The Greenhouse Innovation Center is located on Nebraska Innovation Campus which includes 12,800 square feet of greenhouse space.

The facility features state-of-the-art computer environmental controls, Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights, a LemnaTec High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping system, and 22 foot eve heights to allow for optimal air circulation. The greenhouses are heated and cooled with sustainable energy.

There are 2 main greenhouse structures and 2 more can be added easily when the need arises. The West House has 2 bays and is dedicated to the Plant Phenotyping System. The East House has 4 bays and is used as grow space for phenotyping. The East House bays are also available for lease through public and private partnership with the University. Each bay has air conditioning, additive humidity, and spectrum adjustable LED lights. Both full service and minimal service options are available. Extra services can be added.

A spacious work area for planting, transplanting, harvesting, etc. is available for use by paid users. Access to the greenhouse area is by card access. A Greenhouse Orientation and Worker Protection Safety Training (WPS) is required before access is granted.

 A phenotyping project request form is required before a project can begin.

Greenhouse Space with no phenotyping component is also available for use by University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty, students and private companies, with a fee for use model. Please fill out this project request form to provide information about the project: Greenhouse Innovation Center Project Request.

For any questions or if you are a new user, please contact Troy Pabst (tpabst1@unl.edu), Greenhouse Manager.

Announcements

• Pesticide Application Days – Thursday afternoons from 3:30-6:30pm. Please see postings for exact rooms to be treated.