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Genetic evaluation of Jatropha curcas: an important oilseed for biodiesel production

R. G. Freitas, Missio, R. F., Matos, F. S., Resende, M. D. V., and Dias, L. A. S., Genetic evaluation of Jatropha curcas: an important oilseed for biodiesel production, vol. 10, pp. 1490-1498, 2011.

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 species merits genetic investigations aimed at improving yields. Some studies have detected genetic variability in accessions in Africa and Asia.

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