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Centre researchers have identified a novel mechanism through which a protein in barley supports female fertility and could help safeguard yield security in the future.
Experiment puts space lettuce under the microscope
Lettuce from the ISS is being studied to reveal how microgravity affects crop growth. Plants for Space researchers Dr Troy Miller and Prof Harvey Millar, University of Western Australia, are collaborating with NASA on the Plant Habitat‑07 project.
P4S Deputy Director Professor Melissa de Zwart spoke with Karen on RNZ National about the work we are doing on human health and nutrition, in space and on Earth. Listen to this wide-ranging discussion on food, culture, space law and ethics.