Morning Glories: MG in SPACE , 1 by dany12

dany12 wrote:
In March 2008 a Japanese astronaut - Takao Doi was part of the trip Endeavor - Programme Space Seed JAXA He had brought with him 2000 seeds of Ipomoea Nil Japonica and 6000 seeds of Lotus japonicus (leguminous plant).

These seeds are 6 months remained in the station.
In February 2010 Japan began a National experience of 2 years.(result : begin 2012 )
The seeds will be distributed to schools from primary (junior scientists ) to university - research , Botanical Museum and individuals will receive too.
They need YOU !
http://www.rarf.riken.go.jp/asagao/index.html

The contract stipulates that the project participant must send a report every 2 weeks and some photos.
The whole is overseen by a group of experts and follows a strickt protocol .
Late 2010 should harvest ,has to be sown again in 2011.