Centre for Medicinal Plant Health Research
"The University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College is among the world's leading horticulture research institutes and the undisputed leader in closed environment horticulture systems and integrated pest management solutions. We have a responsibility to guide Canada and the world towards the future of sustainable medicinal plant research. This is impact research that improves life."
- Dr. Mike Dixon, Professor and Director, Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility, University of Guelph.
Projects, Past & Present
The Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility and its Space and Advanced Life Support Agriculture program are an essential part of Canada’s contributions to plant research and development for space and closed environment-related activities.
The challenge combines NASA and the Canadian Space Agency efforts to address food production challenges in Canada through space utilization. It involves parallel prize competitions, aiming to advance space policies of both nations while also benefiting Earth
The aim of the EDEN ISS project is to propel controlled environment agriculture technologies beyond current standards. It concentrates on demonstrating ground-level advancements in plant cultivation technologies and their adaptability for space applications.
Success germination echoes the success of Tomatosphere™, an ongoing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) project founded by Dr. Mike Dixon, retired Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk and other partners that has sent tomato seeds to space for over two decades.
Address
University of Guelph
50 Stone Rd E
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
Contact
Paul Klosler
226-979-3801