Viikki research glasshouses and protected field

Viikki's research glasshouses and protected research field make it possible to conduct a wide range of high-quality scientific research and teaching. The current facilities were built and renovated at the beginning of the 2000s. The staff and research groups of the departments and research units at the Viikki research park are the main users of the facilities. Users from outside the University are also able to use the glasshouses.

The glasshouses comprise 51 separate, individually climate-controlled units, with areas from 27 to 109 m². The facility totals about 2400 m² In addition to that there are space for handling plants, cold stores and other storage areas, and office space totally 1000 m². There are also 4 growth rooms, 12 growth cabinets, walk-in phytotron and laboratory space.

Directly to the south of the glasshouses is a 3-hectare fenced experimental field with electrical and water supplies. This area is used for field experiments on particularly valuable or delicate material.

Management of the glasshouses is the responsibility of Daniel Richterich, the senior gardener of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry. There is a steering group for the glasshouse and experimental field facilities.