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What is Jatropha?
Jatropha curcas, also called physic nut, is used to produce the non-edible Jatropha oil, for making candles and soap, and as a feedstock for producing biodiesel.
jatropha is a plant that may provide a socially and ecologically sound option for increased fuel consumption. The benefits of Jatropha include:
- Jatropha Curcas is resistant to drought and can be planted even in the desert climates, and it thrives on any type of soil, grows almost anywhere; in sandy, gravelly and saline soils.
- Jatropha needs minimal input or management.
- Jatropha has no known insect pests and it is not browsed by cattle or sheep.
- Jatropha Propagation is easy.
- Jatropha Curcas growth is rapid; forms a thick live hedge after only a month's planting.
- The plant can grow in wastelands (where food crops can't)
- Yields four times as much fuel per hectare as soybean
- Yields ten times as much fuel per hectare as corn
- One hectare can produce 1,892 liters of fuel
- Converting plant oil to clean fuel requires only one step
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With the volitile state of fuel prices throughout the world, more and more companies are going to be seeking alternative ways to produce enrgy.
Jatropha curcas has seen a steady increase as an extremely viable means of producing bio fuel. Without a doubt, emerging comapnies will be seeking
Jatropha domains. The following Jatropha Domains are currently available.
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