Jatropha Production Technology

Jatropha curcas is multi purpose non-edible oil yielding perennial shrub originated in

tropical America and West Asia. It has the tendency to produce latex and hence animals do not browse the plant. This is a hardy and drought tolerant crop can be raised in

marginal lands with lesser input. The crop can be maintained for 30 years economically. The oil from Jatropha curcas can be used as biodiesel blend upto 20%. However, the refined oil is a qualified neat biodiesel.

Climate and soil

Jatropha grows well under subtropical and tropical climates. It can tolerate extremes of temperature but not the frost. It is grown in wide range of soils. For economic returns, a soil with moderate fertility is preferred.

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Jatropha Worldwide production

Jatropha originated in Mexico and South America. It is now increasingly being planted around
the world including in Asia (mainly India, Indonesia, and China) and Africa (mainly Egypt,
Malawi, Swaziland and Zambia).
It is claimed that India has 11 million hectares of land being cultivated for jatropha for biofuel3,
and a single fuel company has reported plantings of 60,000 hectares in India, 40,000 hectares
in Africa and almost 75,000 hectares in Asia4.

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