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You've probably been
searching the net for reliable information about Jatropha. The
main reasons why you may have come up with inconsistent
results is that:
(1)
There are considerable
variations in Jatropha performance and production figures from
country to country. For example, the best seed in Brazil (Growth
& Form 4) that produces amazing results there grows very poorly
in New Zealand. By the same token, one cannot expect a grapevine
that grows well here to produce the same results in Latin
America. There are farmers with massive plantations in many
parts of the world that produce inadequate results.
(2)
Although Jatropha grows in harsh conditions it doesn't
necessarily mean it will be commercially viable. Like with any
crop Jatropha still requires quality planting material, standard
farming practices and good crop management. In places like
Africa and India, the areas where Jatropha is grown have a
shortage of water but lots of land and cheap labour.
(3) It is
difficult to establish going rates for the import and export of
seed for extraction purposes because local markets normally
absorb most of their local produce. In 2005 we did intensive
calculations for the importation of seed for local extraction of
oil. The outcome to say the least was dismal.
(4)
As a result of outdated Oil Expellers, claims as to the quantity of oil
extracted vary considerably. While the oil content of certain
seed varies, some equipment can extract more oil than others and
then of course there's chemical extraction and so on.
(5) There
are many sites that lead back to the same places and people that
I wouldn't recommend.
In
conclusion Jatropha is location specific and production figures
are determined by proper agricultural and business practices. It
is therefore unwise to interpolate figures from one particular location to
another.
Downloads
We are not subsidised
and therefore have to sell these spreadsheets to maintain
this site and continue our
work on Jatropha. The following templates are now available for
you to download. We have done our level best to provide you with current information
that can be used to closely approximate figures for the
purposes of establishing the feasibility of a project or compiling a business plan.
1.
Farmers
Template for Estimate of Jatropha Income & Expenditure:
Download
now for US$49.
2.Estimate
Income & Expenditure for the Extraction of Oil from Jatropha:
Download now for US$46
3. Interactive Farming & Oil Extraction Template. This table
automatically prepares oil extraction figures as you provide
farming figures:
Download now for US$79
4. Jatropha
Seeds for Biodiesel Plantation:
SRIPHL J03: Class 1 High Yielding Elite Jatropha Curcas L Seeds.
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Sl.no |
Benchmarks |
Characteristics of Ideal mother plant as Identified by
SRIPHL |
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1.
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Seed germination |
>70% |
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2.
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Shelf Life of seed |
Up to one year |
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3.
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Seed weight |
About 1600-1650 seeds per kg |
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4.
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No. of seeds in a fruit |
Three seeds |
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5.
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Oil content |
34%-37% |
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6.
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No. of Branches per Tree |
>15 Branches per Tree |
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7.
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Physical / genetic Purity (Min) |
90% / 80% Purity in next generations. |
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8.
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Leaf |
Five lobed |
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9.
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Resistant to
Pest and Diseases |
YES |
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10.
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Drought Resistant |
Grow in between 400 to 1200mm |
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11.
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Acclimatization |
Adoptability to any soil and climatic conditions |
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12.
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Low gestation period |
From Second year |
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13.
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Response to cultural practices |
Good response |
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14.
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High Yielding |
5-12 mt from non-irrigated to irrigated |
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15.
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GE Free |
Yes |
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16. |
Germination
Instructions |
Included
with package |
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Storage & Handling: Store in well ventilated
place at room temperature. Keep away from direct sunlight or
heat source. |
New Zealand:
Buy Now:
Trial Package 1 kg
includes postage & packaging:
US$55 New Zealand Only
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Trial Package 1/2 kg
includes postage & packaging:
US$32 New Zealand Only
Other Countries:
Buy Now:
Trial Package 1 kg includes postage &
packaging:
$85 Other Countries
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includes postage & packaging:
$52 Other Countries
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