The ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture is dedicated to tackling the global challenges of food security by improving the productivity and resilience of plants. Established in 2020, the Centre focuses on developing innovative tools and strategies to enhance plants’ ability to withstand heat and drought. 

Amidst climate change and shrinking arable land, the Centre uses advances in genome sequencing, computational biology, and modelling to identify adaptive plant traits. By connecting these traits with genetic and physiological networks, the Centre creates predictive tools for breeding, aimed at future-proofing crops and conserving species.

The Centre pioneers cutting-edge approaches in evolutionary systems biology while modernising legal and social frameworks to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in plant science. Through strong global partnerships, the Centre secures vital genomic data and facilitates the testing of new breeding tools. With a focus on doubling the current rate of genetic gain in crop productivity, the Centre is positioned to meet the growing global demand for food, laying the foundation for a transformative future in agriculture and plant science.