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electrika
electrika
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College - Freshman

I heard about the Jatropha tree as an innovative biofuel. Why is that?

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Posted by electrika on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 4:40 AM and tagged with jatropha tree, science.

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  1. pohnpei397 Teacher
    Community / Jr. College

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    The jatropha tree is coming to be seen as a major hope for those searching for better sources of biofuel.

    One of the major factors that makes jatropha a likely candidate for exploitation is the fact that it is relatively easy to cultivate.  It grows naturally in rather harsh conditions.  Therefore, it can grow in poor soils.

    It is also hoped that growing jatropha can be a source of income for poor farmers in areas that have a hard time growing cash crops.

    One current project using jatropha is currently underway in Chhatisgarh state in India.

    Sources:
    http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/feb20...
    http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm...

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    Posted by pohnpei397 on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 6:27 AM