Jatropha, (genus Jatropha), member of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native in both New World and Old World tropics and containing about 175 species of milky-juiced herbs, shrubs, and trees, some useful for their …

The name Jatropha curcas was first used by Linnaeus, and although there are a number of synonyms this name is still valid today. J. curcas is in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, which is a pantropical family including 228 genera and over 6500 species of trees and shrubs ( The Plant List, 2013 ). The genus Jatropha belongs to the tribe ...

1. Introduction. There are indications that the Jatropha curcas L. plant originated in South and Central America; the name of the species Jatropha curcas L. comes from the Greek language "iatrós", which means (doctor) and (trophé), which means food; there are reports that the Portuguese were using the medicinal properties of the …

Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has been identified as a potential bioenergy feedstock in arid regions, but knowledge of the diversity of its chemical characteristics is limited. In this study, 61 Jatropha accessions growing in Botswana, where both severe drought and winter frosts frequently occur, were analyzed for their seed chemical …

Devappa et al. 6 show that phorbol esters can be detected in screw pressed jatropha seed cake and that it is the phorbol esters in the seed cake that are toxic to animals (snails in this case ...

Jatropha is a tropical evergreen that has slender stems and multiple trunks. These plants can reach about 15 feet tall and have an equal spread when left unpruned. Jatropha integerrima is native to Cuba and …

The negative effect of over-reliance on the use of synthetic pesticides have led to the search for natural alternatives to pest control. This study was designed to evaluate the toxicity effect of the crude plant extracts of Jatropha (Jatropha curcas Linn.) seeds in comparison with methomyl on some histopathological changes of the terrestrial snail …

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the main goals behind the development of a biofuel industry are employment creation and income generation. Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) has emerged as a candidate for biodiesel production. It is a non-edible oil producing, drought-resistant plant that can be grown on marginal land with limited water …

Jatropha. Existe un género que es oriundo de los suelos africanos, norteamericanos y caribeños. En él se congregan más de 170 variedades de árboles, arbustos y suculentas. Se trata del jatropha, miembro destacado de la familia de las euforbiáceas. Sus especies se distinguen por la presencia de un látex blanco o matizado.

the Jatropha plant (se eds, leaves, bark, and so on). It frequently contai ns mixtures of several ch emical components that ca n help people's health in many ways: singularly, additively, or ...

According to scientific research, jatropha tanjorensis is a source of antioxidant minerals like phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-diarrhea, and anti-bacterial properties are found in it. Constipation, dental health, fever, skin disorders, discomfort, and more are all covered in this supplement.

The seeds and cake of a new variety of jatropha (J. curcas L. var. Sevangel) were characterized through the quantification of their nutrients and minority components (phorbol esters and secondary compounds) to evaluate their possible use in diets. The dietary fiber was the main nutritional component in both samples (29.4–33.4%). The …

Jatropha is a large genus in the Euphorbiaceae family, primarily of Central American origin with many species extending into the very southern United States (and at least one species is native to Madagascar .) Of the approximately 175 species, only a handful are known in cultivation and few have economic importance.

Jatropha plants belong to the family of "Euphorbiaceae" and genus of "Jatropha L.". As with many members of the family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha contains compounds that are highly toxic. Jatropha farming is …

Jatropha is an oil-bearing plant growing in tropical and subtropical regions of the world within 30°N and 35°S latitudes. It is considered as a potential solution to the prevailing shortage of fossil fuel and environmental challenges. However, in most parts of Africa including Ethiopia, traditional land allocation systems for biodiesel investment do …

Jatropha curcas produces 4–5 kg seeds/tree from fifth year onwards up to 45–50 years from the day of plantation (Gupta 1985; Poonia and Jethoo 2012 ). Jatropha …

Each Jatropha plant at about 7 years of growth produces about 200 kg of biomass with about 25 % dry matter content (Benge 2006 ). This yields about 80 ton ha −1 dry matter content of wood from cuttings done once every 10 years. The wood has an energy value of 15.5 MJ kg −1 (Openshaw 2000; Sotolongo et al. 2009 ).

An unassuming shrubby tree native to Central America, it was wildly promoted as a high-yielding, drought-tolerant biofuel feedstock that could grow on degraded lands …

Data in Table 3 showed the beneficial effect of Jatropha mulch on the leaf area of wheat. Maximum leaf area (40.1 cm 2) was recorded for plants supplemented with 5 Mg ha −1 of mulch compared with irrigated and unmulched control (32.7 cm 2).We noted a severe decrease (24.4%) in the leaf area due to skipped irrigations. However, the …

Jatropha curcas (physic nut), a non‐edible oilseed crop, represents one of the most promising alternative energy sources due to its high seed oil content, rapid growth and adaptability to various environments. We report ~339 Mbp draft whole genome sequence of J. curcas var. Chai Nat using both the PacBio and Illumina sequencing …

Jatropha. Jatropha curcas L. is a tropical and subtropical drought-resistant shrub that has been getting a lot of attention lately as a potential biodiesel plant. It has long been used as lamp oil and for producing soap. Its oil content is 34%; it is rich in oleic (42%), linoleic (35%), palmitic (14%), and stearic (6%) acids.

Fossil fuel sources are a limited resource and could eventually be depleted. Biofuels have emerged as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Jatropha has grown in significance as a potential bioenergy crop due to its high content of seed oil. However, Jatropha's lack of high-yielding seed genotypes limits its potential use for biofuel …

Background. Jatropha curcas is an oil-bearing plant, and has seeds with high oil content (~ 40%). Several advantages, such as easy genetic transformation and short generation duration, have led to the emergence of J. curcas as a model for woody energy plants. With the development of high-throughput sequencing, the genome of Jatropha …

2. Materials and methods. Jatropha fruits and seeds used in this study were harvested at different maturity stages (Green yellow, yellow, yellow brown and brown dry), Figure 1 (b), from four different geographical locations in Botswana, namely; Thamaga (24.72° S latitude, 25.53° E longitude), Maun (19.98° S latitude, 23.42° E longitude), …

Température. Le jatropha n'est pas du tout rustique. Sa plantation en pleine terre n'est pas conseillée même dans les régions privilégiées, vous pouvez toutefois sortir la plante en été dans une zone mi-ombragée du jardin. En hiver, un repos à une température comprise entre 12 et 15 °C va induire sa future floraison.

Jatropha curcas is currently attracting much attention as an oilseed crop for biofuel, as Jatropha can grow under climate and soil conditions that are unsuitable for food production. However, little is known about Jatropha, and there are a number of challenges to be overcome.In fact, Jatropha has not really been domesticated; most of the …

What is a Jatropha Curcas Tree? Jatropha is a perennial shrub or tree. It is drought-resistant and easy to grow in tropical to semi …

On average, 3 to 6.5 kg per plant or 6500 to 7000 kg/ha can be expected from the end of the 6th year of plantation. Actually, Jatropha trees start yielding after second year planting. However, yield at this …

Jatropha curcas L. belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha curcas is a valuable multi-purpose crop, historically it was used as medicine for wounds and leaves used as drinks against malaria ...

2.1. Collection and preparation of sample. Various parts of Jatropha curcas plant were collected (root, seed, stem, leaf, and flower) from surrounding of Institute of Plant Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, and was authenticated at the herbarium unit of the Department of Plant Science. The different parts of Jatropha curcas were taken and put …

Jatropha. Jatropha adalah genus tumbuhan berbunga dari Suku kastuba-kastubaan ( Euphorbiaceae ). Nama ini berasal dari kata Yunani ἰατρός ( iatros ), yang berarti "dokter", dan τροφή (piala), yang berarti "nutrisi", oleh karena itu nama umum physic nut. Nama umum lainnya adalah nettlespurge ..

Within just a few years, though, the dream of the perfect biofuel collapsed. This was partly due to the financial crisis. When it hit, late in 2008, the easy money dried up. Foreign investors ...

Jatropha curcas is a plant that produces nonedible oil, which is used in the production of biodiesel, among other things.Jatropha curcas plant used parts, processing, and products are shown in Fig. 1.In addition, Jatropha produces fruits that are rich in lipids, wherein Jatropha curcas oil is a second-generation biofuel. In their study, Khalil et al. [] …

Gibberellin (GA) is an important phytohormone and has been reported to promote flowering in annual and biennial plants, but may play an opposite role in woody perennial plants. In this study, the promoting or inhibiting effect of GA on floral initiation was investigated in Jatropha curcas L., a perennial woody plant, which has great potential as …

Jatropha – a great shrub selection with a variety of leaf shapes all on one plant. While there are many "tried and true" flowering shrubs for our area, there is one that stands out as an almost "foolproof" selection. …

Abstract and Figures. Jatropha curcas L. belongs to family Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha curcas is a valuable multi-purpose crop, historically it was used as medicine for wounds and leaves used as ...

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Jatropha is the one shrub you can count on for year round blooms, with bright scarlet flower clusters that attract butterflies. A delightful shrub for a sunny spot in any size South Florida landscape, this pretty plant grows full and lush with regular trimming, and makes an excellent accent or anchor for a garden bed with other butterfly ...

Jatropha curcas is a drought-resistant perennial tree attracting attention as biodiesel plant in the recent times, particularly because of its potential for growth in the regions of low rainfall. Present communication encompasses different aspects of Jatropha plantation and its uses including in soil conservation under stressful conditions. The …

Jatropha seeds generally contain toxic components but produce 27–40% oil, rich in palmitic acid (C16:0, 13.4–15.3%), oleic acid (C18:1, 34.3–45.8%), and linoleic acid (C18:2, 29.0–44.2%) ( Meher et al., 2013 ). This oil-bearing plant is widely recognized as a potential renewable energy source because it can grow and fruit on marginal or ...