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Jatropha Curcas
INTRODUCTION
Jatropha is a genus of approximately 175 succulent plants, shrubs and trees from the family Euphorbiaceae
Goldman Sachs recently cited Jatropha curcas as one of the best candidates for future bio-diesel production
The plant becomes ready to yield fruit in an year and provides fruit for a period for 50 years
When jatropha seeds are crushed, the resulting jatropha oil (on an average 37%) can be processed to produce a high-quality bio-diesel that can be used in a standard diesel car
Geographical Requirements
Jatropha curcas grows almost anywhere, even on gravelly, sandy and saline soils. It can thrive on the poorest stony soil
Its water requirement is extremely low and it can stand long periods of drought by shedding most of its leaves to reduce transpiration loss
Regarding climate, Jatropha curcas is found in the tropics and subtropics and likes heat, although it does well even in lower temperatures and can withstand a light frost
Goldman Sachs recently cited Jatropha curcas as one of the best candidates for future bio-diesel production
The plant becomes ready to yield fruit in an year and provides fruit for a period for 50 years
When jatropha seeds are crushed, the resulting jatropha oil (on an average 37%) can be processed to produce a high-quality bio-diesel that can be used in a standard diesel car
Geographical Requirements
Jatropha curcas grows almost anywhere, even on gravelly, sandy and saline soils. It can thrive on the poorest stony soil
Its water requirement is extremely low and it can stand long periods of drought by shedding most of its leaves to reduce transpiration loss
Regarding climate, Jatropha curcas is found in the tropics and subtropics and likes heat, although it does well even in lower temperatures and can withstand a light frost
