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Genetic evaluation of Jatropha curcas: an important oilseed for biodiesel production.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 1 Jan 2011
Freitas R G, Missio R F, Matos F S, Resende M D V, Dias L A S
Abstract excerpt
Jatropha curcas, internationally and locally known, respectively, as physic nut and pinhão manso, is a highly promising species for biodiesel production in Brazil and other countries in the tropics. It is rustic, grows in warm regions and is easily cultivated. These characteristics and high-quality oil yields from the seeds have made this plant a priority for biodiesel programs in Brazil. Consequently, this...
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