Use of Carbonized Fallen Leaves of Jatropha Curcas L. as a Soil Conditioner for Acidic and Undernourished Soil

Effects of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil on Biomass Accumulation in Jatropha curcas L. Seedlings

A study was conducted in 2010 to investigate the effects of crude oil contaminated soil on biomass accumulation inJatropha curcas seedlings in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. Oil levels used were 0.0, 2.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0 and 10.0% w/w. The trial was arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replications and monitored for 12 weeks after transplanting. Results showed that contamination...

Carbon and nitrogen mineralization potential of biofuel crop (Jatropha curcas L.) residues in soil

Use and management of jatropha residue is currently an important global issue for attaining sustainability in biofuel production from Jatropha curcas on wastelands. Perhaps, knowledge about the decomposition characteristics and nutrient release pattern from jatropha residues amended soils are lacking. Thus, the objective of present research was to characterize the carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) mi...

Pharmacognostic Studies of the Jatropha Curcas Leaves

The J. curcas is considered as a biofuel plant, but the leaves are traditionally used as an antiinflammatory and anticoagulant. In present investigation, the detailed pharmacognostic study of J. curcas leaf is carried out to lay down the standards which could be useful in future experimental studies. The study includes macroscopy, microscopy, preliminary phytochemical screening and physicochemi...

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...