Rising demand has led to massive expansion in the plant’s cultivation.

不断增长的需求导致了植物种植的大规模扩张。

The researchers here are laying the groundwork for the development of plant cultivation technology that may be used in the future onboard the International Space Station.

这里的研究人员为发展植物栽培技术奠定了基础，该技术未来可能会在国际空间站使用。