Jatropha curcas: An Overview

Tomar, Nisha Singh; Ahanger, Mohammad Abass; Agarwal, R. M.

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-8600-8_13

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“…Therefore, for the optimum growth of the plant, sandy loam or clay loam with good aeration and drainage, and a pH of 5.2-8.5, is most preferable. However, the salinity stress reduces the Jatropha growth and yield [72].…”

Section: Soil Requirementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Jatropha plantation is mainly found on land with an annual rainfall of 600 mm and a temperature ranging between 20 and 27 °C. However, an irrigation or rainfall amount of 900-1200 mm year −1 is conducive for its optimum production [72]. Jatropha plantation may be successful in dry regions with an annual rainfall of 500-600 mm.…”

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies also revealed that Jatropha seeds are anthelmintic and are ground with palm oil to use as rat poison. In Ghana, leaves are used to fumigate houses against bed bugs [72]. Extracts obtained from different parts of J. curcas L., such as leaves, stems, roots, and seeds, display diverse properties to control pests and diseases of different plants.…”

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Methanol extracts, which contain biodegradable toxins, are tested to control water snails in Germany. Oil and aqueous extracts are applied to control cotton bull worms, the pest of potatoes, pulses, and corn [72]. Similarly, aqueous leaf extract controlled Ceratitis capitata (fruit fly) larvae and insect pests (Sitophilus zeamais and Rhyzopertha dominica) in stored grain [78].…”

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) as a Potential Second-Generation Biodiesel Feedstock

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Dwindling supplies of fossil fuels and their deleterious impacts on human health and the global environment have intensified the search for substitute energy sources. Biodiesel has been identified as a promising renewable energy substitute for diesel fuel due to several comparable and sustainable properties. However, approximately 95% of biodiesel is derived from edible oil crops, threatening the current food supplies. Therefore, the biodiesel production potential from inexpensive, non-edible, and non-conventional bioenergy crops, such as Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.), has attracted the attention of many researchers, policymakers, and industries globally. Jatropha is considered to be the second-generation biofuel feedstocks for biodiesel production. However, sustainable biodiesel generation from J. curcas oil has not yet been attained, owing to different socio-economic, ecological, and technical factors. This study aimed to synthesize the information from the existing literature on the present status and to identify the knowledge gaps for future research on Jatropha by providing comprehensive information regarding its origin and distribution, morphology, phenology, and reproduction, genetic diversity, its productivity, oil content, and fatty acid composition, the methodology used for extracting biodiesel, and agronomic, economic, and environmental aspects of biodiesel production. The germplasm screening of J. curcas and the exploration of its adaptability and agronomic potential across diverse climates are highly desired to promote this crop as an alternative biofuel crop, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Moreover, future research should focus on developing, optimizing, and modernizing the technologies involving seed collection, the processing of seeds, oil extraction, and the production of biodiesel.

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Section: Soil Requirementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Irrigation and Fertilizer Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Jatropha trees may also bear fruits continuously from the middle of the summer to near the end of the fall (autumn). Reported total yield of seeds from mature trees ranged from 84 kg to 5,040 kg per feddan, depending on the environment and genotype (Tomar et al, 2014;Nahar and Ozores Hampton, 2017;Abobatta, 2019). This can be an unfavorable concern when growing Jatropha commercially, which is the possible high variability of the plant produce.…”

Section: Jatropha Tree and Fruitmentioning

confidence: 99%

<i>Jatropha Curcas</i> as Marginal Land Development Crop in the Sultanate of Oman for Producing Biodiesel, Biogas, Biobriquettes, Animal Feed, and Organic Fertilizer

Marzouk

2020

RAS

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The present article can be regarded as a compilation of various aspects related to the cultivation and utilization of Jatropha curcas in degraded lands, which may not be very suitable for other crops. The benefits of this plant are not limited to producing biodiesel, but expand to biogas and biobriquettes. So, all three phases of fuel (liquid, gas, solid) are possible outcomes from it. Aside from fuels, the byproduct seedcake resulting from pressing the seeds can be used as a good organic fertilizer that is comparable or even better than chicken manure. After detoxification, this seedcake can be valuable feed for livestock. Along with the positive expectations, the study is balanced by also addressing negative expectations when planting Jatropha curcas for commercial applications. A seeds sample of this plant was successfully germinated in indoor condition, after applying the shell cracking pre-treatment. Special attention is paid to the Sultanate of Oman as a country whose geographic location and vast desert lands may encourage large-scale investment in Jatropha curcas for boosting and diversifying the economy.

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Vegetable Oil-Biorefinery

Pudel¹,

Wiesen²

2017

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

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Conventional vegetable oil mills are complex plants, processing oil, fruits, or seeds to vegetable fats and oils of high quality and predefined properties. Nearly all by-products are used. However, most of the high valuable plant substances occurring in oil fruits or seeds besides the oil are used only in low price applications (proteins as animal feeding material) or not at all (e.g., phenolics). This chapter describes the state-of-the-art of extraction and use of oilseed/oil fruit proteins and phyto-nutrients in order to move from a conventional vegetable oil processing plant to a proper vegetable oil-biorefinery producing a wide range of different high value bio-based products.

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Jatropha curcas: An Overview

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

Growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) as a Potential Second-Generation Biodiesel Feedstock

Growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) as a Potential Second-Generation Biodiesel Feedstock

<i>Jatropha Curcas</i> as Marginal Land Development Crop in the Sultanate of Oman for Producing Biodiesel, Biogas, Biobriquettes, Animal Feed, and Organic Fertilizer

Vegetable Oil-Biorefinery

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