NASA Blasts Jatropha Into Space

NASA’s “Alternative Energy Crops in Space” program is studying if microgravity can help Jatropha Curcas plant cells grow faster. Researchers hope to accelerate its growth for commercial use.

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http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/science/jatropha.html