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Jatropha has gained sensational level of popularity due to its ability to serve as bio fuel seeds. There is great level of interest being shown by many cultivators to grow this plant in large areas. Still, there is great scope for growing this crop that will provide large amount of oil. Jatropha oil can be used directly to power diesel generators and motors. There is no need to refine this jatropha oil for usage purpose. Thus, this provides sensational opportunity to save large level of money. There are many regions in India, South East Asia and South Africa that has been planted with this crop. There are over million of jatropha plants that have been planted in these regions. This plant has marvelous ability to provide as much as 2000 barrels per square mile area. Jatropha plants can be grown in an easy manner due to the requirement of less amount of maintenance.
Rich source of bio fuel
Biofuel Jatropha
Jatropha seeds consists 40 percent oil and offers high quality bio fuel. Comparing other bio fuel source, jatropha offers significantly higher proportion of oil. Since this plant is capable of growing in arid regions, there is no need to make use of additional irrigational facilities. Presence of good drainage facility is a must for proper growth of this plant. Another positive aspect of this plant is that it is capable of enriching soil fertility. This makes it possible to grow food grains in nourishing manner. Farmers can also grow this plant to overcome losses that are being caused due to irregular rain patterns.
Uses of jatropha plant and seed
Biofuel Jatropha
Jatropha oil can be replaced for diesel oil and burns with a smoke free flame. This plant also contains an alkaloid called as jatrophine that is rich in anti cancerous properties. The oil is also very rich in saponification value and is being used to make soaps in certain nations. The oil is used in lanterns and torches to produce illuminations. The plant can also be used to treat number of skin diseases, roots are used for treatment of snake bites and rheumatism can also be treated.
This plant is well known for its ability to convert waste land into potential money making land. This has developed as an exciting option for rural people to generate significant level of incomes. In future, it will be possible to run cars with the help of this bio fuel without inclusion of any additives.
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