2019330 · Jatropha curcas (Jatropha), one of the most popular biofuel crops, is also one of the most controversial crops. It is generally hailed as biofuel mandate crop in Asia and Africa, but its low genetic diversity in these continents has failed most of the crop improvement programs initiated so far. Breeding through the utilization of germplasm from …
view more202021 · Seed oil production in Jatropha seeds through different maturity stages have been investigated. In order to meet the high demand of oil (feedstock) for large scale biodiesel production, increasing oil content or output in …
view more201251 · The commercial production of seed, oil and biodiesel as well as research advancement in China is also introduced and discussed. Examples about our new bred mutant and selected high-oil-yield Jatropha varieties, high-qualified produced biodiesel, and biodiesel pilot plant are presented.
view more2023127 · Species: Jatropha curcas, jatropha integerrima, jatropha multifida, etc. Family/genus: genus jatropha, Euphorbiaceae family. Type of the tree: tropical evergreen, multi-trunk tree, small tree. Leaf color and shape: dark green leaves with slender stems. Flowers: bright red flowers, pink flowered variety exists too, individual flowers.
view more201651 · The aim of this study was to model and optimize, via Response Surface Methodology (RSM), the thermal treatment of Jatropha seeds (heating temperature and time), as a conditioning step prior to the mechanical oil extraction in order to maximize oil yield, at laboratory scale.
view more202111 · As compared to camelina, Jatropha curcas yields more oil per hectare per year [ 37, 56] and therefore, its oil price is nearly 3–4 times lower than camelina's oil [ 57 ]. Besides, the Jatropha oil's fatty acid profile is more advantageous as it comprises carbon structures of C16–C18, which correspond to diesel fuel upon deoxygenation.
view moreThrough a systematic approach, JOil has developed the comprehensive plant science for Jatropha and thereby has addressed most of the challenges that the industry was facing. JOil’s research & development focusses on the breeding & development of elite varieties of Jatropha and the development of certain enabling technologies to breed & propagate the …
view more201361 · This paper aims at revising the potential of Tanzanian large-scale Jatropha oil production, first with regard to national consumption and second considering exports on the basis of the EC Renewables Directive (in the following EC RED) as well as the ISCC biofuel standard. We choose to concentrate our research on Jatropha out of two reasons.
view more20221219 · In this study, a Life Cycle Cost (LCC) is integrated within a life cycle assessment (LCA) model to comprehensively evaluate the energy, environment, and economic impacts of the Jatropha biodiesel production in China. The total energy consumption of producing 1 ton of Jatropha biodiesel is 17566.16 MJ, in which fertilizer …
view more2023710 · Jatropha is a popular plant known for its ornamental value and its ability to produce oil-rich seeds. However, like any other plant, jatropha is prone to various pests that can damage its leaves, stems, and fruits. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common pests that affect jatropha plants and provide a comprehensive guide on how to …
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