The facilities and expertise of the Controlled Environment Facilities at the School of Plant Science are available for teacher, community group and student use. School tours are welcome, as well as specific student projects in plant science. Recent school projects have looked at the effect of elevated CO2 on plant growth. Recent community group projects have involved assistance with greenhouse design for plant production. Please browse our website for more information regarding the facilities and research or contact us.
For Interested Students:
A career in plant science through the University of Tasmania offers many opportunities. The close proximity of the School to a diverse range of plant communities enhances the facility as an ideal centre for ecological studies.
Our facilities, particularly for photomorphogenic and ecological studies are amongst the best in the world. Furthermore, there is international focus and wide range of collaborations that offer real employment opportunities worldwide.
If you are interested in undertaking studies in this area and would like more information on courses offered in the School of Plant Science please browse our website or contact us.
For Industry:
Our facilities offer the ability to examine environmental variables individually so that optimum growing or flowering conditions can be determined. Recent examples include optimum photoperiod for poppies and ginger, and clover pasture species selection for a range of temperature profiles.
