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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2008, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (9): 496-499.

Special Issue: 现代农业发展与乡村振兴

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Discuss the Status and Development Strategies of Energy Plants Jatropha curcase L

Ou Wenjun, Wang Wenquan, Li Kaimian   

  • Received:2008-06-25 Revised:2008-07-21 Online:2008-09-05 Published:2008-09-05

Abstract: The energy plant of Jatropha curcas L., belonging to Jatropha Linn of Euphorbiaceae, is a deciduous shrub or small arbor, it has a wide range adaptation of drought-resistant and barren, its toxic and biologically active substances can be used as pesticides and medicine. Its seed produce oil can be used as bio-diesel. Now it’s widely cultivated and distributed in the tropics and subtropics regions. More and more countries and companies want to develop this plant for producing bio-diesel. This paper mainly reviews the energy plant on following aspects: Origin and centre of diversity, Distribution, Botanical description, Genetic resources, the trend of development and utilizations etc, Analyzed the status of Plantation and Exploitation, Finally, Given constructive suggestions for better developing Jatropha system.

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