October 22nd, 2008
For years, jatropha curcas plants grew well in the drought conditions and margin soils of India, Africa, and China. The plant’s seeds are high in oil that can be made into bio-diesel fuel. Now UF researchers are planting the trees in southwest Florida where the climate and soil is better, which could lead to a higher number of seeds. And, researcher Roy Beckford says jatropha curcas already outproduces the two leading bio-fuel crops by more than 500%.
Jatropha For Biodiesel Research by University of Florida, USA
#1. LIM SG, October 22nd, 2008
Dear Friend,
Kindly highlight the basis of the 600 gallons of jatropha crude oil per acre per year.
I suppose the basis will be based on the factors hightlighted below,
1. No of plant/trees/bushes per acre,
2. Average number of fruits per tree.
3. Average Number of Seeds per pound (or kilogram)
Other factors like weather, soil conditions, etc will affect the yield.
Good Luck & God Bless
Lim SG
#2. solomon, August 16th, 2009
I want to have full information about the production and use of jatropha as being a biofeul.
#3. solomon, August 16th, 2009
ya,soil type,propagation,how to fertilize and harvesting of jatropha.