Natural Product Radiance162
Green Page: Research PaperNatural Product Radiance, Vol.
8(2), 2009, pp.
162-166
Introduction
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas
Linn.
) of Euphorbiaceae family is a small
sized perennial having xerophytic
adaptations .
It is now...
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Natural Product Radiance162
Green Page: Research PaperNatural Product Radiance, Vol.
8(2), 2009, pp.
162-166
Introduction
Jatropha (Jatropha curcas
Linn.
) of Euphorbiaceae family is a small
sized perennial having xerophytic
adaptations .
It is now regarded as a plant
of biodiesel value in addition to being a
potential species for wasteland
afforestation.
In India it is found in almost
all the states and is traditionally used for
medicine, oil, pesticide and cosmetics.
To reduce the pressure on demand of
petroleum product, an eco-friendly biodiesel plant i.
e.
cultivation of jatropha on
large scale assumes greater importance.
Realizing the importance of oil from
J.
curcas, massive afforestation works
aregearedupbothbyGovernmentofIndia
and many state governments.
Almost in any part of the world,
jatropha in the form of a plantation for
seed production is not common1
.
However, plantations of several hectares
haveonlybeenreportedinwestandcentral
Africa.
The success of crop and
Less
