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jatrophacurcasplant · 05-28-2008, 11:44 PM

The spiraling increase in the demand for biofuel with decrease in the sources of fossil fuel has now initiated large and small scale farmers to go with a new wonder crop called Jatropha Curcas. Jatropha curcas L. has proved to be a promising oil-bearing tree, which grows well even in the arid and semi-arid regions, particularly on the degraded lands and lands affected by moving sands, .

The seeds of this Euphorbiaceae tree contain more than 30 % oil, which can be used for making bio-diesel. The seed cake produced after oil expulsion is rich in nitrogen (> 5 %), phosphorus (>2.5% P2O5) and potassium (1% K2O) and can be converted into valuable organic manure for improving physical and chemical properties of the soil. The plant propagates freely from seeds as well as from cuttings and can start producing fruits in two to three years after establishment. It is well adapted to the harsh environments of desert margins, and can withstand drought once it is established through supplemental irrigation in the dry areas.

For more info on this crop go through http://www.jatrophaplantsource.com

Rajesh
India

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The spiraling increase in the demand for biofuel with decrease in the sources of fossil fuel has now initiated large and small scale farmers to go with a

new wonder crop called Jatropha Curcas. Jatropha curcas L. has proved to be a promising oil-bearing tree, which grows well even in the arid and

semi-arid regions, particularly on the degraded lands and lands affected by moving sands, .

The seeds of this Euphorbiaceae tree contain more than 30 % oil, which can be used for making bio-diesel. The seed cake produced after oil expulsion is

rich in nitrogen (> 5 %), phosphorus (>2.5% P2O5) and potassium (1% K2O) and can be converted into valuable organic manure for improving physical

and chemical properties of the soil. The plant propagates freely from seeds as well as from cuttings and can start producing fruits in two to three years

after establishment. It is well adapted to the harsh environments of desert margins, and can withstand drought once it is established through supplemental

irrigation in the dry areas.

www(dot)jatrophaplantsource(dot)com
Rajesh
India

05-28-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
jatrophacurcasplant Green Gardener Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	Jatropha Curcas Plant The spiraling increase in the demand for biofuel with decrease in the sources of fossil fuel has now initiated large and small scale farmers to go with a new wonder crop called Jatropha Curcas. Jatropha curcas L. has proved to be a promising oil-bearing tree, which grows well even in the arid and semi-arid regions, particularly on the degraded lands and lands affected by moving sands, . The seeds of this Euphorbiaceae tree contain more than 30 % oil, which can be used for making bio-diesel. The seed cake produced after oil expulsion is rich in nitrogen (> 5 %), phosphorus (>2.5% P2O5) and potassium (1% K2O) and can be converted into valuable organic manure for improving physical and chemical properties of the soil. The plant propagates freely from seeds as well as from cuttings and can start producing fruits in two to three years after establishment. It is well adapted to the harsh environments of desert margins, and can withstand drought once it is established through supplemental irrigation in the dry areas. For more info on this crop go through http://www.jatrophaplantsource.com Rajesh India ------------ The spiraling increase in the demand for biofuel with decrease in the sources of fossil fuel has now initiated large and small scale farmers to go with a new wonder crop called Jatropha Curcas. Jatropha curcas L. has proved to be a promising oil-bearing tree, which grows well even in the arid and semi-arid regions, particularly on the degraded lands and lands affected by moving sands, . The seeds of this Euphorbiaceae tree contain more than 30 % oil, which can be used for making bio-diesel. The seed cake produced after oil expulsion is rich in nitrogen (> 5 %), phosphorus (>2.5% P2O5) and potassium (1% K2O) and can be converted into valuable organic manure for improving physical and chemical properties of the soil. The plant propagates freely from seeds as well as from cuttings and can start producing fruits in two to three years after establishment. It is well adapted to the harsh environments of desert margins, and can withstand drought once it is established through supplemental irrigation in the dry areas. www(dot)jatrophaplantsource(dot)com Rajesh India

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