Fluctuation in fossil fuel prices and the increasing awareness of environmental degradation
have prompted the search for alternatives from renewable energy sources. Biodiesel is the …

Carbon emissions from the aviation sector are expected to double during the coming three
decades as the sector expands rapidly. Besides, the fluctuation of conventional fuel prices …

There has been a growing interest in jatropha-and sugarcane-based biofuels across Sub-
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …

Jatropha curcas L.(hereinafter Jatropha) is often considered as a magical biodiesel plant
with multitude of environmental benefits and therefore, the plantation of Jatropha has been …

There is increasing interest in developing biobased alternative jet fuels to meet rising
aviation demand and address environmental concerns. Uncertainty of oil prices, issues of …

Soybean, rapeseed, and palm oil are the main raw materials for biodiesel production
worldwide. However, there are other potential feedstocks for biodiesel production …

Jatropha is the latest in a list of “miracle crops” that have been promoted in southern Africa
for their perceived development benefits. This was based on promises of high yields, low …

With the aim of identifying insects with potential value as indicator species in postmortem
interval (PMI), the location or season of death of human or monogastric animals, two …

Jatropha curcas has been widely planted without knowing its standard package of practice
for optimizing the yield. Therefore, a standardized agro-technology of Jatropha is required …

Jatropha is still considered a strong candidate for the production of second generation
biofuels, despite recent large-scale failures worldwide to achieve high and consistent seed …