Jatropha is a perennial poisonous shrub (normally up to 5 m high belonging to the Eurhorbia

The plant, originating in Central America. whereas it has been spread to other tropical and

It is resistant to a high degree of aridity and as such does not compete with food crops.
The seeds contains 30% oil that can be processed to produce a high-quality biodiesel fuel,
Cultivation is uncomplicated. Jatropha curcas can grow in wastelands and grows almost anywh

Adding manure during the germination has negative effects during that phase, but is favoura

While Jatropha Curcas starts yielding from 9–12 months time, the effective yield is obtaine
Processing
Seed extraction is made simple with the use of the Universal Nut Sheller, an appropriate te
Oil content varies from 28% to 30% and 94% extraction, one hectare of plantation will give
The oily seeds are processed into oil, which may be directly used to fuel combustion engine
A colourant can also be derived from the seed.
Jatropha curcas is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that i
It is resistant to a high degree of aridity, allowing it to be grown in deserts.[4][5]
The seeds contain 27-40% oil[6] (average: 34.4% [7]) that can be processed to produce a hig
Leaves: large green to pale-green leaves.
Flowers: more female flowers yield more seeds
Fruits : fruits are produced in winter, or there may be several crops during the ye
Seeds: the seeds are mature when the capsule changes from green to yellow.
tivation

Jatropha curcas seeds

Cultivation is uncomplicated. Jatropha curcas grows in tropical and subtropical regions.[8]
While Jatropha curcas starts yielding from 9–12 months time, the effective yield is obtaine
If planted in hedges, the reported productivity of Jatropha is from 0.8 kg. to 1.0 kg. of s
[edit]Propagation
Jatropha curcas has limited potential for vegetative propagation and is usually propagated
Jatropha curcas can be propagated by seed as well as vegetatively. Propagation by seed. Veg
[edit]Gallery
propagation of Jatropha curcas by stem cutting
propagation of Jatropha curcas by grafting
propagation of Jatropha curcas by Air layering
[edit]Processing
Seed extraction is made simple with the use of the Universal Nut Sheller, an appropriate te
Oil content varies from 28% to 30% and 94% extraction, one hectare of plantation will give
The oily seeds are processed into oil, which may be used directly ("Straight Vegetable Oil"
A colourant can also be derived from the seed.
[edit]Uses
[edit]Biodiesel
Main article: Jatropha oil
[edit]Other uses
(The information in this section is largely inspired from the Purdue University - Center fo
Leaves
The young leaves may be safely eaten, steamed or stewed. Cooked with goat meat, they are sa
Pounded leaves are applied near horses' eyes to repel flies in India. HCN (Hydrogen cyanide
Flowers
The species is listed as a honey plant. HCN is present.[13].
Nuts
Sometimes roasted and eaten, although they are purgative.
They can be burned like candlenuts when strung on grass. HCN is present[14].
Used as a contraceptive in South Sudan[15].
Seeds
Also used as a contraceptive in South Sudan[15].
The oil has been used for illumination, soap, candles, the adulteration of olive oil, and m
The seeds in the zone around Misantla, Veracruz are very appreciated by the population as f
It is also similarly reported that Jatropha seeds are edible once the embryo has been remov
Roots
Their ashes are used as a salt substitute. HCN and Rotenone are present.[20]
Bark
Used as a fish poison. HCN is present.[21].
Latex
Strongly inhibits the watermelon mosaic virus[22].
Sap
It stains linen. Sometimes used for marking[23].
Shrub
Mexicans grow the shrub as a host for the lac insect, which is used in medicine as hepatopr
Used for erosion control[24],[25]
[edit]Other names
Kadam in Nepal
Saruwa in Nepal
Pinhão manso in Brazil
Tempate in Nicaragua
kasla also tubatuba or tubang bakod in Philippines
Purging nut
Jarak pagar in Indonesia
Mbono in Tanzania
Pourghère in Francophone Africa
Lahong Kwang in Cambodia
Cay Dau Lai in Viet Nam
Dang iu ciu in Taiwan
Lapalapa in [Nigeria]
uMhlafutho in Zimbabwe (in isiNdebele)
Aamanaku in India(Tamil Nadu)
"'Mak Nyao"' in Lao

An energy crop is a plant grown as a low cost and low maintenance harvest used to make biof
Commercial energy crops are typically densely planted, high yielding crop species where the
Through genetic modification and application of biotechnology plants can be manipulated to
ypes of energy crops
[edit]By destination
[edit]Solid Biomass
Note: The terms biofuel, biomass, and so on, are often used interchangeably.
Energy generated by burning plants grown for the purpose, often after the dry matter is pel
[edit]Gas biomass (Methane)
Anaerobic digesters or biogas plants can be directly supplemented with energy crops once th
[edit]Liquid biomass
[edit]Biodiesel
European production of biodiesel from energy crops has grown steadily in the last decade, p
Typical oil extractable by weight
Crop
Oil %
copra
62
castor seed
50
sesame
50
groundnut kernel
42
jatropha
40
rapeseed
37
palm kernel
36
mustard seed
35
sunflower
32
palm fruit
20
soybean
14
cotton seed
13
[edit]Bioethanol
Energy crops for biobutanol are grasses. Two leading non-food crops for the production of c
Bioethanol also refers to the technology of using animal and human grains, principally corn
[edit]By dedication
Main article: Food vs fuel
Dedicated energy crops are non-food energy crops as giant miscanthus, switchgrass, jatropha
Also byproducts (green waste) of food and non-food energy crops can be used to produce biof
[edit]See also
Energy portal
Agricultural byproduct
Algal fuel
Anaerobic digestion
Biogas
Biotech crop
Cellulosic ethanol
non food crops
Short rotation coppice
Short rotation forestry
Table of bofuel crop yields
Vegoil
Myriophyllum
Non-food crop
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• 1 Compare with
• 2 See also
• 3 External links

The term non food crop applies to the use of agricultural crop for uses other than human (a
The range of crops with non-food uses is broad. Products can be categorised by function:
Function: Products: Examples of crops used:
Biofuels and Bioenergy (energy crops)
Bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, syngas,bioelectricity
Algae, Buchloe dactyloides,Jatropha and Switchgrass
Building and construction Hemp-lime building materials, Straw building materials, Ins
Fiber
Paper, cloth, fabric, padding, string, twine, and rope coir, cotton, flax, hemp, manila he
Pharmaceuticals (traditional) andtherapeutic proteins (novel)
Drugs, botanical and herbal medicines, nutritional supplements, plant-made pharmaceuticals
Borage, Cannabis sativa,Echinacea, Artemisia, Tobacco
Renewable biopolymers
Plastics and packaging
Wheat, maize, potatoes
Speciality chemicals Essential oils, printing ink, paper coatings
Lavender, oilseed rape, linseed,hemp

Friday, April 3, 2009

Indian companies also enter biofuel business in Ghana
India’s biggest investment in the sector so far in Ghana, which is to the tune of US$45 mil
The reports quoting an official of the Ghana Investments Promotion Council (GIPC), Augustin
He however, said the company has made an investment commitment of US$40 million to cultivat
According to Mr. Otoo, the Indian company which started talks with the GIPC last year, has
“They are asking for 50,000 hectares. That is not difficult for us, as an Israeli firm had
He added, “Netherlands has started with about 100 acres in the northern part of the country
The rising interest of foreign businesses in the alternative energy sector in Ghana, is not
Agriculture employs about 60 per cent of the population in Ghana and contributes about 35%
But the country imports almost everything it eats. The country produces only 21% of its ric
ndian alternative energy companies have entered Ghana and have begun processes to cultivate
These Indian companies are following in the heels of Brazilian, Norwegian, Israeli, Chinese
These companies are already securing land to start operations in a sector that has started
According to media reports from India, these companies are entering the sector in response
The reports say India’s biggest investment in the sector so far in Ghana, which is to the t
The reports quoting an official of the Ghana Investments Promotion Council (GIPC), Augusti
He however, said the company has made an investment commitment of US$40 million to cultivat
According to Mr. Otoo, the Indian company which started talks with the GIPC last year, has
“They are asking for 50,000 hectares. That is not difficult for us, as an Israeli firm had
He added, “Netherlands has started with about 100 acres in the northern part of the countr
The rising interest of foreign businesses in the alternative energy sector in Ghana, is not
Agriculture employs about 60 per cent of the population in Ghana and contributes about 35%
But the country imports almost everything it eats. The country produces only 21% of its ric
The country is also the second largest producer of cocoa in the world after Cote d’Ivoire.
While proponents of the biofuel sector argue that only land not needed for food crop produc
These groups also cite the dangers that destruction of forests for biofuel cultivation coul
Meanwhile, Ghana has no clear policy on the biofuel sector.
By Emmanuel K. Dogbevi
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Comments
8 Responses to “Indian companies also enter biofuel business in Ghana”
 Richard Mindin on March 26th, 2009 11:14 pm
Since I have discoverd the importance of this savior species Jaropha Curcas, I have been ca
I have no idea how to convince these thick necks to wake up.
Cheers,
Richard
GHANASHYAM BHANJA on March 27th, 2009 3:56 pm
I have 5 year experience on Jatropha R & D AND PLANTATION. If any opportunity please inform
with reg.
G. Bhanja
GHANASHYAM BHANJA on March 27th, 2009 3:59 pm
I await for a positive reply.
Thanks
andi on April 3rd, 2009 10:22 am
hi Bhanja, can you invest in jatropha in Ghana?We have land what can you bring to the table
r. bawuah on April 28th, 2009 5:32 pm
labor provided by the people in the various lands given out to these companies should be tr
Harminder Singh on June 23rd, 2009 6:56 am
Hi
Harminder from this side would like to share that my company is also implementing project r
Best Regards,
Harminder Singh
kwasi kb on August 5th, 2009 5:20 pm
please if the biofuel companys need land let me know .
The land is in Assin Fosu district.
Christina on October 18th, 2009 6:32 pm
None of the comments really touch about the main issue – GHANA IS FOR SALE! plots after plo
Renewable Energy
ProTREE
Promotion of Technologies in Renewable Energy Enterprises

The tall Jatropha plants on the left will form a hedge around this garden plot.
The Jatropha Solution
The ProTREE project team of Pamoja Inc, a Vermont and Tanzania based non-profit organizatio
Jatropha is planted for erosion control, to fix nitrogen in the soil, and as hedges around

Extracting Jatropha oil.

Extracting the oil from the Jatropha seeds is done with inexpensive, locally made, hand pow
One of Pamoja’s Tanzanian partner organizations, Kakute Ltd, a private sector manufacturing
Kakute has also developed an oil-burning lamp that is a huge improvement over a wood fire f
This means a complete village based energy system is now available that has the potential t
The Challenge Ahead.
Commercial Jatropha
Cultivation and Use of Jatropha as Bio Fuel
Usage of Jatropha
One of the greatest feats in the development of the alternative energy source of jatropha i
This often proves beneficial for the country s foreign exchange capital. This is especially
For countries having a strong agricultural base, cultivating fuel can prove to be an excell
Jatropha Production:
Owing to the research on the different varieties of jatropha seeds, some varieties are bein
An example of such a variety would be SDAUJ I - containing an oil percentage of 49.2% in th
Other Benefits of Commercial Jatropha Production:
Jatropha, despite the poisonous nature of its seeds and sap, has often been considered for
Consequence of Commercialization:
As the demand for jatropha has escalated, entrepreneurs engaging in jatropha production are
 With the acknowledgement of jatropha as a widely accepted source for biofuel, hundr
Advantages of Jatropha
There are a number of crops that can be utilized in the production of biofuel. The question
Commercial agricultural ventures are most favored when the output (harvest) yields a consid
1. Jatropha is easily cultivable. It thrives in a wide range of climatic conditions in
2. Most varieties of jatropha seeds have been more or less inexpensive (until recently
3. The percentage yield of oil and the extractable percentage from the harvested seeds
4. Jatropha can provide a higher rate of output than many crops. For example, one acre
5. Jatropha plants are easily maintained, even at the seedling stage.