Our goal is to re-imagine plant design and bioresource production, through the lens of space. Through our four missions we pave the way for off-Earth habitation while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability on Earth.


Our Missions
Our MissionsComplete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society
Complete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society
Complete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society
Complete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society
Complete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society
Our Missions
Our goal is to re-imagine plant design and bioresource production, through the lens of space. Through our four missions we pave the way for off-Earth habitation while delivering innovative solutions that enhance sustainability on Earth.
Complete nutrition plant-based foods
Zero-waste plants optimised for controlled environments
On-demand bioresource production
Future-ready workforce and society

Who we are
The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space is an international research consortium building novel solutions for long term space habitation and on-Earth sustainability. Our diverse team brings together a wide range of researchers in disciplines across plant science, nutrition, food science, engineering, psychology and space law.
Latest Articles
06 Jun 2025
$12 million grant backs global team to create first synthetic plant chromosome
Centre researchers are part of a world-first effort to build an artificial chromosome entirely from scratch in plants, which has been awarded over $12 million in funding from the UK’s ARIA.
Read More11 May 2025
Liquid-phase determination of Arabidopsis respiration and photosynthesis using Clark-type O2 electrodes
In this study, we validate and characterize the use of Clark-type oxygen electrodes, specifically the Hansatech Oxytherm+P system, to quantify both photosynthetic and respiratory activity in intact arabidopsis seedlings.
14 Mar 2025
The switch‐liker's guide to plant synthetic gene circuits
This review examines the core principles and components of plant synthetic gene circuits, including sensors, integrators, and actuators.
06 Jun 2025
$12 million grant backs global team to create first synthetic plant chromosome
Centre researchers are part of a world-first effort to build an artificial chromosome entirely from scratch in plants, which has been awarded over $12 million in funding from the UK’s ARIA.
27 May 2025
Towards sustainable food security: Exploring the potential of duckweed (Lemnaceae) in diversifying food systems
This review assesses the potential of duckweed as a sustainable resource for diversifying the food system and ensuring food security.
11 May 2025
Liquid-phase determination of Arabidopsis respiration and photosynthesis using Clark-type O2 electrodes
In this study, we validate and characterize the use of Clark-type oxygen electrodes, specifically the Hansatech Oxytherm+P system, to quantify both photosynthetic and respiratory activity in intact arabidopsis seedlings.
14 Mar 2025
The switch‐liker's guide to plant synthetic gene circuits
This review examines the core principles and components of plant synthetic gene circuits, including sensors, integrators, and actuators.
06 Jun 2025
$12 million grant backs global team to create first synthetic plant chromosome
Centre researchers are part of a world-first effort to build an artificial chromosome entirely from scratch in plants, which has been awarded over $12 million in funding from the UK’s ARIA.
27 May 2025
Towards sustainable food security: Exploring the potential of duckweed (Lemnaceae) in diversifying food systems
This review assesses the potential of duckweed as a sustainable resource for diversifying the food system and ensuring food security.
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Upcoming Events

14
Jul
Life in Space
Hear from Professor Melissa de Zwart at the 'Life in Space’ event, jointly held by the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the German Business Chamber of South Australia.

09
Aug
Grow 4 Launch! Experiment to Cookbook
As part of National Science Week, Plants for Space invites you to imagine the future of food in space with our free interactive STEM research kit.

17
Jul
SA Insights Series: What’s your place in space? From lab to launch pad
P4S COO Dr Richard Harvey is joining the panel for a special edition of the SA Insights Series.

09
Aug
Grow 4 Launch! Experiment to Cookbook
As part of National Science Week, Plants for Space invites you to imagine the future of food in space with our free interactive STEM research kit.

17
Jul
SA Insights Series: What’s your place in space? From lab to launch pad
P4S COO Dr Richard Harvey is joining the panel for a special edition of the SA Insights Series.

14
Jul
Life in Space
Hear from Professor Melissa de Zwart at the 'Life in Space’ event, jointly held by the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the German Business Chamber of South Australia.

09
Aug
Grow 4 Launch! Experiment to Cookbook
As part of National Science Week, Plants for Space invites you to imagine the future of food in space with our free interactive STEM research kit.

17
Jul
SA Insights Series: What’s your place in space? From lab to launch pad
P4S COO Dr Richard Harvey is joining the panel for a special edition of the SA Insights Series.

14
Jul
Life in Space
Hear from Professor Melissa de Zwart at the 'Life in Space’ event, jointly held by the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the German Business Chamber of South Australia.

09
Aug
Grow 4 Launch! Experiment to Cookbook
As part of National Science Week, Plants for Space invites you to imagine the future of food in space with our free interactive STEM research kit.
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