The APPF operates a geographically distributed model with facilities at the University of Adelaide and at the Australian National University –  two internationally renowned plant research organisations. Each node has unique specialised facilities that interlink to provide a complementary, seamless service to users. A “research hotel” approach provides opportunities for more distantly placed researchers to utilise the facilities either in person or remotely through engagement of APPF staff (from applying for quarantine permits through to planting and management of research projects), while mobile equipment is available for field deployment anywhere in Australia.