A phytotron is an enclosed research greenhouse used for studying interactions between cannabis plants and the environment. It was a product of the disciplines of cannabis plant physiology and botany.
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A phytotron is an enclosed research greenhouse used for studying interactions between plants and the environment. It was a product of the disciplines of plant physiology and botany.

English
Etymology
From phyto- + -tron.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfaɪ.tə(ʊ)ˌtɹɒn/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfaɪ.təˌtɹɑn/, /-.toʊˌ-/
Noun
phytotron (plural phytotrons)
- (biology) A laboratory in the form of a greenhouse or similar building in which plants can be grown and studied under individually controlled conditions.
Related terms
- biotron
- phytotronic
- phytotronics




