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Metal Accumulation by Jatropha curcas L. Adult Plants Grown on Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soil [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Jatropha curcas has the ability to phytoextract high amounts of heavy metals during its first months just after seeding. Notwithstanding, there is scarce information about metal uptake by adult J. curcas plants. To shed light on this issue, 4-year-old J.
Barbin, Douglas   +5 more
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Mechanical behaviour of several layers of selected plant seeds under compression loading

open access: yesResearch in Agricultural Engineering, 2012
This article is focused on the determination of the mechanical behaviour of several layers of plant seeds namely; garden pea (Pisum sativum L.), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), common sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) and jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.)
D. Herák   +3 more
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Life cycle assessment of biofuels from Jatropha curcas in West Africa: a field study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
In recent years, liquid biofuels for transport have benefited from significant political support due to their potential role in curbing climate change and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Achten   +30 more
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Model for energy and deformation determination of selected oilseeds under compression loading - Short communication

open access: yesResearch in Agricultural Engineering, 2012
Compression loading test was performed to determine the dependency between force and deformation of jatropha, sunflower and rape seeds with respect to different pressing seed volume. Parameters such as max. deformation and energy were measured.
A. Kabutey   +3 more
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RESPONSE OF JATROPHA CURCAS SUPERIOR CLONES TO DROUGHT STRESS [PDF]

open access: yesRussian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2023
Superior clones of Jatropha curcas that will be released as superior varieties must be tested for drought stress tolerance. This study aims to examine the drought stress tolerance of superior clones of Jatropha. The study took place in the Green House of
Machfud M.   +5 more
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Biodiesel: Freedom from Dependence on Fossil Fuels? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
In view of the depleting oil reserves and exponential rise in petroleum prices, the search for alternative sources of fuel is very timely and important.
B. Anjan Kumar Prusty   +2 more
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An Assessment of the Operation and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Powered by a New Biofuel Prepared Using In Situ Transesterification of a Dry Spirogyra Algae–Jatropha Powder Mixture

open access: yesEnergies, 2023
The present work deals with the optimization of the process parameters of in situ transesterification of dry spirogyra Algae–Jatropha powder along with engine efficiency and combustion analysis of the prepared biofuel.
Siddharth Jain
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Land Grabbing and Jatropha in India: An Analysis of ‘Hyped’ Discourse on the Subject

open access: yesLand, 2021
In the early 2000s, powerful narratives (re-)emerged around the food–fuel–land nexus, which, combined with the financial, food, and fuel crises of 2007–08, sparked new concerns about the finiteness of our resources and triggered, as well as partially ...
Anika Trebbin
doaj   +1 more source

Biofuels and rural livelihoods: Empirical evidence on the welfare impacts of Jatropha cultivation in southern Malawi

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 2019
This study evaluates the welfare impacts of jatropha (Jatropha curcas) cultivation measured as consumption expenditure per adult-equivalent for smallholders in southern Malawi.
Owen Yoram Chamdimba   +2 more
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Pengaruh Mindful Parenting Terhadap Parental Involvement Melalui Penurunan Stres Pengasuhan pada Orang Tua dengan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Parental Involvement sangat dibutuhkan oleh anak berkebutuhan khusus dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Parental involvement dipengaruhi oleh keadaan psikologis orang tua.
Nikmatunasikah, Kintan
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