Jatropha, Challenges for a New Energy Crop: Volume 2: Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology

by Bir Bahadur

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Jatropha curcas or Physic Nut is a small tree (bush plant) that produces fruits under tropical climate. The fruits contained seed that are 40% oil rich. This oil is excellent for biodiesel. The bush is a now new coming crop because it may cope with harsh environmental conditions such as semi-aridity and poor land. It is considered as one alternative for climate mitigation that does not compete with arable land normally dedicated to food crop and can...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1489991727

ISBN13:9781489991720

Release Date:January 2015

Publisher:Springer

Length:614 Pages

Weight:1.93 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

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