jatropha oil agrawal oil industries manufacturer in addis ababa

   
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  • jatropha oil agrawal oil industries manufacturer in addis ababa
Is Jatropha a biodiesel?

Jatropha (Jatropha curcas) is a plant in the Euphorbiaceae family that is mostly grown for its oil, which is toxic and not utilized by humans [ 14 ]. Because it is environmentally benign, renewable, and simple to manufacture in rural regions, the oil is a possible substitute for producing biodiesel.

Are Jatropha plants a viable source of biofuel in Ethiopia?

Although Jatropha plants have the potential to be a valuable source of biofuel in Ethiopia, various obstacles, including a lack of economical equipment, low knowledge among the communities, and technical limitations, have hindered the use of the oil for cooking and lighting.

Can semi-arid conditions maximize jatropha oil production?

Despite its great potential, however, many projects failed to reach commercially viable seed and oil yields. The aim of the study was to provide globally applicable solutions for maximization of Jatropha oil production under semi-arid conditions.

How do we achieve commercially viable seed and oil yields of Jatropha?

The results show that under semi-arid conditions, commercially viable seed and oil yields of Jatropha can be achieved by carefully balancing vegetative growth with reproductive capacity through the combined application of optimal irrigation regimes and induced vegetative arrest.