Advantages of Jatropha curcas seeds

• Jatropha curcas seeds is easy to establish & with a speedy growth rate requiring minimum care.
• Jatropha curcas seeds does not need intensive care and very minimal input is required to sustain its growth.
• Can be grown on all kinds of soil varieties, and it grows even in wastelands.
• Drought-Resistant properties. Jatropha curcas seeds can be planted in the harshest of desert weather & on any type of soil.
• Plantation of Jatropha curcas seeds in rural areas helps in- Employment generation, Sources of alternate energy & providing increased earnings.
• Jatropha seeds can be used to increase green cover through the reclamation of wastelands and infertile lands.
• Jatropha curcas seeds is highly suited to preventing soil erosion.
• It does not inhibit the growth of other crops.
• With a high micorrhizal value in its roots, Jatropha helps in extracting phosphates from soil.
• Improves soil fertility by fallen leaves throughout their life cycle.
• Other than its use as bio-diesel, it even has medicinal as well as other uses.
• Generates net income for 30-35 years @ Rs.10,000/acre/year approx. from 4th year onwards .
• Rapid Growth in voluminous quantities.
• With high oil extraction potential of about 31-37%.
• As a Bio-fuel, it can be used in any diesel engine without modification.

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