Genetic variability in Jatropha curcas L. from diallel crossing

Genetic diversity assessment in physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.)

Mahalanobis’ D-square (D2) statistics was applied to assess diversity in the 9 genotypes collectedof semi-arid region of India (7 genotypes from Gujarat and Rajasthan for normal toxic and two fromOrissa csmcri’s plantation of non toxic nature. These genotypes were grouped into five. Cluster I andIII had two genotypes, cluster II had three genotypes and cluster VI and V contributed as solitaryge...

Genetic Variability, Character Association and Path Analysis in Jatropha curcas

Sixteen Jatropha curcas genotypes collected from four states were grown in randomized block design and evaluated for 12 characters. The genotypes showed significant differences in most component traits and seed yield, excepting primary branches/plant, fruits/bunch and seeds/fruit. The genotypes Utkal nursery, Phule1, IST 1, Jodhpur1 and Chhatrapati had above average (>84.7 g) seed yield/plant. ...

Molecular Characterization of Genetic Diversity in Jatropha curcas L

Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) is a small tree with valuable attributes, including that as a commercially important non-edible oilseed that grows naturally in the equatorial Americas and has spread to other tropical countries. J. curcas has been found to be the most suitable tree species for production of biodiesel as it can be grown as a quick yielding plant even in problem soils and adver...

Physic nut, Jatropha curcas L

Jatropha curcas L.: Substitute for Conventional Energy

Jatropha curcas L. or physic nut belonging to family Euphorbiaceae is an all purpose, zero waste perennial plant. It is considered as a potential source of non-edible fuel producing plant along with its different medicinal properties and grows well in the tropical and subtropical climate in India. The seed contains 40-50 % viscous oil known as ‘curcas oil’. Petroleum based fuel are limited rese...