Tag: Jatropha curcas

Jatropha – The Wonder Crop

Posted on by Salman Zafar
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Jatropha is a genus of nearly 175 species of shrubs, low-growing plants, and trees.  However, discussions of Jatropha as a biodiesel feedstock are actually means a particular species of the plant, Jatropha curcas. The plant is indigenous to parts of Central America, however it has spread to other tropical and subtropical regions in Africa and Asia. Jatropha […]

Non-Edible Oil-Based Biodiesel in India – Potential Feedstock

Posted on by Salman Zafar
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Non-edible Oil-based Biodiesel in India is mostly produced from the oils extracted from the seeds of Jatropha. Apart from Jatropha, Pongamia pinnata, Mahua, Neem and Castor are also considered as good source of this promising biofuel. Jatropha is a genus of nearly 175 species of shrubs, low-growing plants, and trees.  However, discussions of Jatropha as a biodiesel are actually […]