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New greenhouse to accelerate agricultural research in Limburgerhof

BASF dedicated a new greenhouse facility at its Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof.

8/28/2012

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Today BASF dedicated a new greenhouse facility at its Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof. The additional 1250 square meters add nearly 25% to the existing greenhouse research capacity for herbicides. In addition to supporting herbicide research, three areas in the greenhouse are specially constructed to investigate how plants react to controlled stress factors such as water availability, nutrient deficiencies and temperature extremes. These areas will be used to test products from the new growth field Functional Crop Care.

“Our researchers shape the future of not only our business but of agriculture as a whole,” said Markus Heldt, President of BASF’s Crop Protection division. “With this state-of-the-art facility, we can continue to ensure that farmers have the innovative, sustainable tools they need to meet present and future challenges.”

With climate-controlled seed storage, automated potting machines and conveyor system, the greenhouse seamlessly integrates all steps in the research trial process under one roof.