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The Jatopha plant is a flowering plant. It is a member of the spurge family. There are approximately one hundred and seventy species of this particular plant.

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Which plant is known as gasoline plant?

Jatropha


What is Jatropha's pest?

Jatropha, a drought-resistant plant often used for biodiesel production, faces several pests that can impact its growth and yield. Key pests include the Jatropha caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), which feeds on the leaves, and various aphids that can weaken the plant by feeding on its sap. Additionally, root-knot nematodes can affect the root system, leading to stunted growth. Effective pest management strategies are essential to mitigate these threats to Jatropha cultivation.


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).


When was Jatropha integerrima created?

Jatropha integerrima was created in 1760.


When was Jatropha curcas created?

Jatropha curcas was created in 1753.


When was Jatropha cathartica created?

Jatropha cathartica was created in 1832.


When was Jatropha costaricensis created?

Jatropha costaricensis was created in 1978.


How much jatropha oil in one metric tonne?

Approximately 800 kilograms of jatropha oil can be obtained from one metric tonne of jatropha seeds through oil extraction processes.


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.


What processe is used for the production of Biodiesel?

Production of Bio diesel can b achieved from plants algae,algae oils,algae micro elements vegetable oil,waste vegetable oil cooking oil,waste cooking oil animal fats and jatropha plants.the modern method is of jatropha plant


What family does tuba-tuba jatropha curcas belong?

Kingdom: Plantae Division: Embryophyta Class: Spermatopsida Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Jatropha Species: J. curcas


Can you extract oil from tuba tuba seeds?

get the fruit of the tuba plant(jatropha carcus) then chew eat when you feel sticky spit it out and you can get the oil from it.that s all tnx