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When was Jatropha curcas created?
Jatropha curcas was created in 1753.
What family does tuba-tuba jatropha curcas belong?
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Embryophyta Class: Spermatopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Jatropha Species: J. curcas
In vitro culture of jatropha curcas?
Yes Dear
Why jatropha curcas can be an important energy crop?
Jatropha curcas seeds have a high oil content that can be processed into biodiesel via transesterification. Jatropha will also grow in arid and/or depleted soil where other crops may not thrive.
How is the jatropha curcas tree used in the biodiesel process?
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Can Jatropha curcas thrive in high rainfall areas?
Jatropha curcas is a native of Tropical America so should thrive in high rainfall areas assuming all other requirements are met.
What is the chemical formula of Jatropha oil?
Jatropha oil itself is a substance. So not being a (pure) compund, it has no chemical formula. It might be toxic.There are tens of different formulas, because it's not a pure chemical by itself but a mixture. It is a non-food, biodiesel energy oil from pressed seeds (35% oil) of Jatropha curcas(plant family: Euphorbiaceae).
How much kg per gallon for jatropha curcas?
Mali Biocarburant gets 1 litre of oil from 4 kg of seed. That is seed out of the fruit pod. Jock Brandis
What are the chemical composition of tuba-tuba?
Tuba-tuba, also known as Jatropha curcas, contains various chemical compounds such as curcin, phorbol esters, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids, as well as proteins and carbohydrates. However, it is important to note that tuba-tuba is toxic if ingested and should be handled with caution.
Can Jatropha curcas produce enough bio-fuel for the world?
No. Jatropha can not even make a dent on the worlds fuels needs. No bio-whatever can even come close to meeting the U.S. needs. Every time energy changes state (cultivating plants, transport, refining, and re-transporting) loses more energy than it transmits. (Second Law of Thermo-dynamics). ALL uses of energy result in losing more than half what you started with.
What is the English name for tuba tuba?
Tuba tuba is a common name in the Philippines for the Jatropa Curcas plant. It's usually referred to in the English speaking world as Psychic Nut.
What diseases can tuba tuba cure?
Tuba-tuba, or jatropha curcas, has been used by Filipinos to treat muscle pain, sprains, rheumatism, arthritis, stomach ache, snake bites, and sores. Additionally, the sap of the plant is believed to have anti-cancer properties.
