Plant Growth
Who we are
Plant Growth is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research activities. We provide a wide range of complementary plant growth facilities that across the St Lucia, Long Pocket and Gatton campuses enable research from lab to field. Our mission is to facilitate high-quality plant science research that plays a vital role in agriculture, food science, medicine and many other fields.
Key benefits
Comprehensive support
Access to a variety of facilities that accommodate training, teaching, validation and commercialisation of plant science research.
Highly specialised staff
Expertly-trained staff provide consultations on suitable space, consumables, resources, plant care, pest and disease management, and more.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Supports a pipeline of research extending from the laboratory to the field, enabling large multidisciplinary and multi-institutional projects.
Who we help
Our facilities are designed to support:
Students
Facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research activities.
Researchers
Providing resources and expertise for plant science research projects.
Industry partners
Offering facilities and support for the commercialisation of plant science research.
What we offer
Facilities
We offer a diverse range of plant growth environments from non-climate-controlled settings to advanced, high-control environments across St Lucia, Long Pocket and Gatton campuses. Whether you're conducting research teaching or trials, we can help match you with the right space.
Equipment
Our facilities are equipped with a variety of horticultural tools and systems to support experimental research, teaching programs and plant growth. We can assist with availability, suitability and pricing.
Consumables
Our experienced staff are dedicated to ensuring optimal plant health and research success. We also supply a range of essential consumables, including growing media, soil additives, pots, trays, fertilisers, and more.
Working with us
We look forward to supporting your research needs and discussing labour support, consumable options, pricing and delivery timeframes.
Plant Growth
Email: plantgrowth@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 409 903 513