Experimentation rooms

The 5 multi-purpose experimental rooms, all air-conditioned, are mainly dedicated to experiments on micro-algae, micro-meiofauna and aquatic plants (macrophytes).

Examples of experiments carried out: toxicity tests for micropollutants on biofilms (particularly pesticides and metals), germination tests, growth tests, monitoring of photosynthetic activity, grazing tests on biofilms.

The Saint-Seurin experimental station can also be used to carry out other types of experiments on the aquatic plant community

Main equipment shared by the 5 experimental rooms

programmable LED lighting system (e.g. day/night cycle, light intensity)
these rooms can be opaque to allow experiments in the dark
experimental channels and aquariums of various sizes
ring bioreactor
peristaltic and submersible pumps
shaking table
refrigerated cabinets and -80°C freezer available nearby
all equipped with a wired and wireless computer network connected to the site's computer servers
all the tools and resources required for observations and data acquisition in the PVA unit

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This 8 m² room, with a 3.0 m high ceiling, can be used for experiments and/or cultivation on benches and in pens.

This 25 m² room, with a 2.5 m high ceiling, can be used for tabletop experiments.

This room offers more precise temperature control than other experimental rooms. It is particularly modular, with removable benches (up to 6 m long) enabling the full volume of the room (36 m³, 12 m²) to be used.

This 44 m² room can accommodate experiments requiring large experimental structures, which can be placed directly on the floor or on benches.

This 19 m² room, with a ceiling height of 3.6 m, can accommodate experiments requiring large experimental structures, which can be placed directly on the floor or on benches.

Modification date: 18 June 2024 | Publication date: 07 September 2021 | By: MP

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Experimentation rooms

Main equipment shared by the 5 experimental rooms

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Experimental room n°1

Experimental room n°2

Experimental room n°3

Experimental room n°4

Experimental room n°5