Key Takeaways
- CEA Advisors LLC and Lab Associates have launched mobile tissue culture (TC) labs housed in 40′ or 53′ Growtainers®.
- These labs are fully equipped for micropropagation, capable of producing up to 650,000 plantlets annually, depending on crop variety and unit size.
- Built in Holland for the EMEA region and in Illinois for the Americas, these labs aim to increase global access to virus-free young plant material.
- The labs feature state-of-the-art equipment, climate control, and multi-level shelving for a fully controlled growing environment.
What are Growtainer® Tissue Culture Labs?
Growtainer® Tissue Culture Labs are mobile, fully equipped units designed for micropropagation, developed through a collaboration between CEA Advisors LLC (Profile) and Lab Associates (Profile). Available in 40′ and 53′ sizes, these Growtainers® include facilities for all stages of tissue culture, from preparation to growing, in a controlled environment.
Each unit is designed to support various crops, including food, ornamentals, medicinal plants, and floriculture products. Depending on the crop type and unit size, the labs can produce between 300,000 and 650,000 plantlets annually.
What equipment is included in these mobile labs?
The Growtainer® Tissue Culture Labs come fully equipped with:
- Gowning and storage areas
- Wet kitchens with storage
- Dispensing rooms
- Laminar flow hoods
- Autoclaves and media preparators
- Transfer rooms
- Grow rooms with climate control, multi-level shelving, and LED lighting
The labs are designed to provide an end-to-end solution for producing clean, identical plantlets in a controlled environment.
What is the significance of this collaboration?
According to Jeroen Naus, Managing Director of Lab Associates: “The worldwide availability of these affordable TC Labs will significantly impact the availability of virus-free young plant material. Growtainer® is a valuable addition to our product range, helping us provide TC equipment to all market segments.”
Glenn Behrman, President of CEA Advisors, added: “Our collaboration identified opportunities in the global TC industry and allowed us to design and build labs capable of producing highly sought-after cultivars at a reasonable price and with a fast turnaround.”
Where are these labs produced and available?
Growtainer® Tissue Culture Labs are manufactured in Holland for the EMEA market and in Sycamore, Illinois, for the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and Latin America. The units are available globally, offering a turnkey solution for tissue culture production.
