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5 Things To
Consider When Choosing a Jatropha Genotype
Some genotype has big and long oilseed. While
some providers claim minimal plantation management and
maintenance cost. We believe in consistent success in bio-diesel
production. Therefore, the five (5) keys things to consider
are:-
1. Consistent
daily production of oil-seeds
2. Consistent
oil yield per acre
3. Consistent
High oil-yield above 30% throughout the year
4. Disease
protection
5. Record
of Successes
Top 10 Reasons Why Jatropha BEX Series
1. Cheaper
land cost
BEX is most suitable on waste or unproductive lands. It is a
genetically modified hardy plant easily adaptable to harsh
conditions and a wide range of soil and climate. Almost any type
of soil is suitable, even on the poorest stony soils and rock
crevices.
2. Easy
to cultivate and maintain
It is easily propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows rapidly.
It may be cut or lopped at any desired height and is suited as a
hedge plant. Its water requirement is extremely low and it can
withstand long periods of drought by shedding most of its leaves
to reduce transpiration losses.
3. Faster
return on investment
Yield begins
after 8 months and achieve peak production in 24 months.
4. Incredibly
consistent high yield
Cultured
Jatropha genotype bears fruit throughout the year without
seasonal breaks.
5. Incredibly
long yield life
A minimum yield
life of 50 years. Cultured jatropha is capable of production
until 90 years old.
6. Low
labor costs
Most of the
works can be performed by women folks and low skilled laborer.
7. Low
investment costs
Cheaper land
cost and early yield (8 months) allows quicker capital turn
around. Lesser annual expense because modified jatropha
genotypes are non-edible, semi-toxic, and needs little pesticide
protection and minimal fertilizer.
8. It
is environmentally correct
Jatropha is
inedible and it creates positive carbon sink while production of
B100 from jatropha avoids the environmental problems commonly
associated with most other vegetable and food grains.
9. Agro-forestry
& soil protection
The topography,
agricultural, horticultural, pastoral and/or
components of Jatropha is ecologically viable. It is an agro
forestry system that improves top soil condition. Because of its
drought tolerance and its lateral roots near the surface the
Jatropha plant is often used for anti erosion measures.
10.
Wide range of by-products:
· Soap
making:
Jatropha oil has a very high Saponification value
and is being extensively used for making soap in some countries.
· Medicinal
plant:
The latex of Jatropha curcas (VanaErand or
RatanJyot) contains an alkaloid known as "jatrophine" which is
believed to have anticancer properties.
· Soil
enrichment fertilizer:
Jatropha curcas (VanaErand or RatanJyot) oil cake is rich in
nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium suitable as fertilizer.
· Pharmaceutical:
At Perdue University in the United States, scientists have made
significant break-through in the extraction of usable
pharmaceutical
derivatives from Jatropha Curcas.
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