A Plant so Powerful it can Move a Jet

I was stunned when I read an article about this plant called Jatropha. It's a weed that is normally used as a hedgerow but it has recently caught the attention of scientists looking for innovative renewable energy resources.

The oil from the plant has already been used in test flights for Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines and Continental Airlines, and so far the test have come back with positive results.

This isn't something that's going to be commercially ready for the market tomorrow, but it maybe in the near future. Perhaps it will be possible to power all commercial jets with plant power.

To learn more on the research being done and other form of biofuels, read the article, Alternative Jet Fuel: The Jatropha Plant.