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image: RUDN University chemists have proposed a new method of producing fuel from Jatropha Curcas, a poisonous tropical plant. Natural minerals and a non-toxic additive from vegetable raw materials ...

MIDRAND, South Africa (Reuters) - Jatropha, often hailed as rich source of biodiesel that flourishes in semi-arid areas of Africa, is hard to grow and often fails if farmers lack expertise, an ...

Still, jatropha’s allure is undeniable here in India. Planting more palm oil, corn or other crops to make ethanol or biodiesel isn’t really an option due to land shortages and other constraints. Water ...