Scientists from the University of Southern Queensland are developing new technologies that will allow astronauts to grow food on the moon.
The Artificial Intelligence software will use sensors to analyse plants onboard space flights, to detect early signs of stress, allowing astronauts to repair any damage as soon as possible.
USQ Agronomist Dr Jacob Humpal says automating as much of the agricultural process is vital to astronaut performance, as they can then focus on tasks that must be conducted manually.