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SeedsJATROPHA CURCAS LINNTransesterification of JatrophaEuphorbiaceaeTropical and subtropicalPlantGerminationYieldGenetic diversityMansoBiofuelBioenergyPhorbolGrownCompoundsIndiaPhysicLeafCropShrubGrowsPotassiumAfricaExtractionLeavesTreatmentsFoundProductionPotentialGrowthFamilyTreeProduceEasilySpecific
Seeds13
  • A yellowish drying oil extracted from the kernels of the seeds of the bush, Jatropha curcas , native to Central America. (mfa.org)
  • Objectives: to determine the effect of the alkaloid extract from Jatropha curcas L. seeds on the gastrointestinal motility. (edu.pe)
  • The experimental groups included 0.1 mL/10 g of distilled water, 1.5 mg/kg of atropine, alkaloid extract of Jatropha curcas L. seeds at doses of 500 and 1 000 mg/kg respectively, and 1 g/kg of neostigmine The statistical validation was based on Kruskal-Wallis test, ANOVA, and Tukey and Newman-Keuls test. (edu.pe)
  • Conclusions: the decrease on the gastrointestinal motility resulting from the effect of the alkaloid extract of Jatropha curcas seeds was proved at a dose of 1 000 mg/kg. (edu.pe)
  • Just like other parts, the seeds of Jatropha curcas are also a source of the highly poisonous toxalbumin curcin chemical. (k7herbocare.com)
  • The seeds of the Jatropha curcas have been used as a purgative/laxative: 3 - 4 roasted seeds are swallowed with lukewarm water or chewed and then swallowed to relieve conditions of constipation. (k7herbocare.com)
  • N, N-dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCHA), a switchable solvent, was used to extract oil from Jatropha curcas L. oil seeds to produce biodiesel. (rea-systems.com)
  • Jatropha curcas (hereafter referred to as Jatropha) seeds used in this study were harvested from Jatropha plants adapted to Botswana climatic conditions. (ub.bw)
  • The insecticidal and insect repellant potential contained in the seeds of J. curcas helped to limit the damage caused by centipedes on peanut and bambara groundnut pods. (journalcra.com)
  • The research was conducted to evaluate the nutritional and antinutritional composition of defatted whole seeds and kernels of Jatropha curcas obtained from four different agro-climatic areas of Ghana with the aim of identifying an alternative source of plant protein that can be developed to supplement soyabean meal/fish meal. (journalcra.com)
  • Jatropha curcas seeds were obtained from four different agro-climatic areas of Ghana: (1. (journalcra.com)
  • Jathropha curcas L seeds were sown into plastic buckets and observed for the period of six (6) weeks. (scientific-publications.net)
  • A study was conducted to assess the oil content variation in Jatropha curcas seeds collected from seven sites varying in altitude and at different fruit maturity stages from wasteland and cultivable land. (org.in)
JATROPHA CURCAS LINN6
  • To verify the veracity of the claim, PesaCheck looked at several research papers done on the subject and found no scientific evidence that Jatropha Curcas Linn and Cassava can cure HIV. (or.ke)
  • Researchers from the Department of Virology and Biochemistry at Haffkine Institute, Mumbai, India , used samples of potentially drug-resistant HIV-1 to assess the anti-HIV activity of Jatropha Curcas Linn leaf extracts. (or.ke)
  • Jatropha Curcas Linn showed antiviral activity, and entry inhibition activity against potentially drug-resistant HIV-1. (or.ke)
  • This means Jatropha Curcas Linn has the capability of suppressing the virus and preventing it from multiplying. (or.ke)
  • Jatropha Curcas Linn is a drought-resistant perennial plant that is found in the wild and semi-cultivated areas such as Central and South America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. (or.ke)
  • Oil content variation of purging nut (Jatropha Curcas Linn. (org.in)
Transesterification of Jatropha1
  • Al-SBA-15 samples with molar Si/Al ratios of 3, 22 and 73 were synthesized and tested for the acid catalyzed transesterification of Jatropha curcas oil with methanol. (unica.it)
Euphorbiaceae9
  • Jatropha curcas is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, that is native to the American tropics, most likely Mexico and Central America. (wikipedia.org)
  • J. curcas L. is a small or large shrub tree, up to 5-7m tall, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family which consists of around 800 species and belongs to around321 genera. (novapublishers.com)
  • Induction of Bisexual Flowers by Gibberellin in Monoecious Biofuel Plant Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) [J]. Plant Diversity, 2013, 35(1): 26-32. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Development of EST-SSR Markers from Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) and Their Application in Genetic Diversity Analysis among Germplasms [J]. Plant Diversity, 2011, 33(5): 529-534. (kib.ac.cn)
  • The Relationship of Morphological Characters , Crude Fat of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) Seed with Environmental Factors [J]. Plant Diversity, 2009, 31(06): 537-542. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Investigation and Evaluation of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) Resource in Yunnan Province [J]. Plant Diversity, 2009, 31(05): 455-460. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Preliminary Study on Development , Germination and Desiccation Tolerance of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) [J]. Plant Diversity, 2008, 30(03): 355-359. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Tissue Culture and Plant Regeneration of Jatropha curcas (Euphorbiaceae) [J]. Plant Diversity, 2006, 28(06): 649-652. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Jatropha curcas L. is a tough, perennial plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. (springeropen.com)
Tropical and subtropical2
  • Jatropha curcas grows in tropical and subtropical regions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) is an oil bearing crop growing in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. (authorea.com)
Plant9
  • Nisha Singh Tomar and R. M. Agarwal, "Influence of Treatment of Jatropha curcas L. Leachates and Potassium on Growth and Phytochemical Constituents of Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.)," American Journal of Plant Sciences , Vol. 4 No. 5, 2013, pp. 1134-1150. (scirp.org)
  • J. Heller, "Physic Nut Jatropha curcas L. Promoting the Conservation and Use of Underutilized and Neglected Crops," Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Gatersleben: Inter. (scirp.org)
  • Although it is poisonous, the Jatropha curcas plant has many attributes, multiple uses and considerable potential. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Jatropha curcas is used as an ornamental plant and found in many homes. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Since Jatropha curcas grown in the forest and savannah ecological zones of Nigeria has a potential for high oil yield and high quality of biodiesel, cultivation of the plant species should be encouraged on both small scale as well as large scale basis in these ecological zones. (ejesm.org)
  • Soil samples were collected from rhizosphere of 120 plants of J. curcas and 120 plants of P. pinnata (20 plant per species per location) from seven locations viz. (ijpsr.com)
  • Characterization of Genes Involved in Gibberellin Metabolism and Signaling Pathway in the Biofuel Plant Jatropha curcas [J]. Plant Diversity, 2015, 37(2): 157-167. (kib.ac.cn)
  • Studies on Jatropha curcas Seed [J]. Plant Diversity, 2005, 27(06): 605-612. (kib.ac.cn)
  • To identify the novel miRNAs, a total of 46,865 ESTs from Jatropha curcas were searched for homology to all available 6746 mature miRNAs of plant eudicotyledons. (springeropen.com)
Germination2
  • H. E. Cheng-Zhong, H. E. Zhong ling, L. I. Han-Feng and Dan Xu Hui, "Allelopathic Effect of Water Extracts from Leaves of Jatropha curcas on Its Seed Germination," Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, State Forestry Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 2009. (scirp.org)
  • S. Abugre and S. J. Q. Sam, "Evaluating the Allelopathic Effect of Jatropha curcas Aqueous Extract on Germination, Radicle and Plumule Length of Crop," International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, Vol. 12, 2010, pp. 769-772. (scirp.org)
Yield2
  • Influence of site variation on Jatropha curcas seed yield and quality of biodiesel from three seed sources (Ibadan, New Bussa, and Kano) was investigated. (ejesm.org)
  • This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of fruit maturity stage on yield and quality parameters of Jatropha curcas seed oil and derived biodiesel. (ub.bw)
Genetic diversity1
  • Polymorphism analysis using microsatellite markers developed from the genomic sequence data obtained was performed with 12 J. curcas lines collected from various parts of the world to estimate their genetic diversity. (elsevierpure.com)
Manso2
  • 2004. Cultivo do Pinhão manso (Jatropha curcas L.) como alternativa para o semi-árido nordestino. (uptc.edu.co)
  • In: Cultivo de pinhão manso Jatropha curcas L. para produção de óleo combustível. (uptc.edu.co)
Biofuel1
  • The genomic sequence and accompanying information presented here are expected to serve as valuable resources for the acceleration of fundamental and applied research with J. curcas, especially in the fields of environment-related research such as biofuel production. (elsevierpure.com)
Bioenergy1
  • The present study examines the adoption of Jatropha Curcas as a bioenergy crop in West Mamprusi and Mion districts of Northern Ghana. (pubpub.org)
Phorbol1
  • The influence of fruit maturity on phorbol ester content (toxicity) in Jatropha curcas seed oil and seed cake was also investigated. (ub.bw)
Grown2
  • Jatropha curcas has now being extensively grown in India under the Department of Biotechnology supported micro mission projects with an object to identify, characterize and multiply high yielding strains and study their growth and productivity under different agro climatic conditions. (science20.com)
  • In vitro leaf explants of Jatropha curcas were grown in nickel amended Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium at four different concentrations (0, 0.01, 0.1, 1 mM) for 3 weeks. (edu.sa)
Compounds2
  • J. curcas also contains compounds such as trypsin inhibitors, phytate, saponins and a type of lectin known as curcin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Five plants, namely, calotropis gigantea calotropis procera, plumeria rubra, Juniperus sabina and Jatropha curcas were identified as highly promising leads from which anti-fertility compounds may be isolated. (who.int)
India1
  • Jatropha curcas L. and P. pinnata Pierre is gaining importance as bio-diesel crop in India. (ijpsr.com)
Physic2
Leaf4
  • Results suggest that the leachates of leaf and ovary wall of Jatropha curcas are slightly inhibitory, however the impact does not last long. (scirp.org)
  • The leaf infusion or decoction of Jatropha curcas is administered for treatment of vaginal bleeding conditions in many communities and is also used both internally and externally to treat fever and jaundice. (k7herbocare.com)
  • Furthermore, the leaf of Jatropha curcas is used to increase the milk supply in lactating mothers. (k7herbocare.com)
  • The fresh or dried Jatropha curcas leaf is ground and made into a paste and then applied topically for the treatment of skin abscess. (k7herbocare.com)
Crop1
  • Using data from 400 farmers, the study employs a propensity score matching method to analyze the impact of the adoption of Jatropha Curcas on total crop incomes of farmers. (pubpub.org)
Shrub1
  • J. curcas is a semi-evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 6 metres (20 feet) or more. (wikipedia.org)
Grows1
  • Once fully established, Jatropha curcas grows relatively quickly and is hardy, being drought tolerant. (k7herbocare.com)
Potassium1
  • Influence of Treatment of Jatropha curcas L. Leachates and Potassium on Growth and Phytochemical Constituents of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. (scirp.org)
Africa1
  • In some regions of Africa, the fresh twig of Jatropha curcas is used as a toothbrush to treat gumboil conditions as well as to strengthen the gum. (k7herbocare.com)
Extraction1
  • The objective of this work was to evaluate the biocidal and fertilizing effects of residues resulting from the extraction of Jatropha curcas oil on the control of pests of legume pods in the field. (journalcra.com)
Leaves2
  • For the present experiments leachates from sun dried leaves and ovary walls of Jatropha curcas L . were used for analyzing their possible allelopathic effects on the growth of wheat ( Triticum aestivum L . cultivar, MP-4010). (scirp.org)
  • A Facebook post claiming that a combination of leaves, roots, and bark of Jatropha curcas, cassava, and black seed can cure the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is PARTLY FALSE. (or.ke)
Treatments1
  • The experimental device was a split plot (2x4) with two factors: the first factor is the legume species (Vigna subterranea and Arachis hypogeae) and the second the treatments (J. curcasseedcake, J. curcas seedpowder, urea or positive control and control or negative control). (journalcra.com)
Found1
  • J. curcas was found to be suitable as a non-edible vegetable oil feedstock in oleochemical industries (biodiesel, fatty acids, soap, cosmetics, paraffin, fatty nitrogenous derivatives, surfactants and detergents, etc. (novapublishers.com)
Production3
  • JATROPHA CURCAS: Studies on factors improving production. (science20.com)
  • Presently, the production and usage of J. curcas oil is no longer confined to a specific geographic region or a limited number of end-products. (novapublishers.com)
  • To supply J. curcas oil and its derived ingredients to these industries and their customers, an integrated J. curcas oil production has been developed over the years. (novapublishers.com)
Potential2
  • Emphasis will be placed on the biology, chemistry and potential uses of J. curcas and its derivatives. (novapublishers.com)
  • These findings have the potential to speed up miRNA identification and expand our understanding of miRNA functions in J. curcas . (springeropen.com)
Growth2
  • A pot experiment was conducted to assess the effect of organic manure on the growth of Jatropha curcas L seedlings at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kogi State University, Anyigba. (scientific-publications.net)
  • Mean separation using F-LSD0.05 showed that 80g cow dung/kg soil (T5) gave optimal level of organic manure required for Jatropha curcas throughout the growth period of the seedlings. (scientific-publications.net)
Family2
  • Jatropha curcas L. a member of the family Euphorbiacea and Pongamia pinnata, a member of the family Leguminoseae. (ijpsr.com)
  • Jatropha curcas L a member of the family Euphorbiaceac and Pongamia pinnata Pierre members of the family leguminosae are gaining importance as bio-diesel plants. (ijpsr.com)
Tree3
  • Sequence analysis of the genome of an oil-bearing tree, jatropha curcas L. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'Sequence analysis of the genome of an oil-bearing tree, jatropha curcas L.'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Sequence analysis of the genome of an oil-bearing tree, jatropha curcas L. DNA Research , 18 (1), 65-76. (elsevierpure.com)
Produce2
  • Currently, J. curcas can produce 2,000 L/ha oil annually. (novapublishers.com)
  • Globally, J. curcas has created an interest for researchers because it is a non-edible oil, does not create a food versus fuel conflict, and can be used to produce biodiesel with same or better performance results when tested in diesel engines. (novapublishers.com)
Easily1
  • Jatropha curcas can easily be propagated by both seed or cuttings. (wikipedia.org)
Specific1
  • The specific epithet, "curcas", was first used by Portuguese doc Garcia de Orta more than 400 years ago. (wikipedia.org)