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| System of scientific plantation
management and quality control - from instituting precise protocol
for soil preparation and planting, to utilizing state-of-the
art machinery |
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Agronomy |
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Jatropha Curcas |
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Jatropha Curcas
Biodiesel is an alternative fuel derived from the fruits of
the jatropha curcas plant.
It can be used in compression ignition engines (diesel engines)
without any modifications. It refers to methyl esters derived
from jatropha oil through a process known as ‘transesterification’.
Biodiesel has been recognized and accepted as an alternative
and renewable source of energy which is environmentally friendly.
Biodiesel is degradable, non toxic and can be used in pure form
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Jatropha
curcas cultivation
Jatropha
curcas is a very hardy plant which exudes whitish latex when
cut.
It normally grows between 3 to 5 meters. It may produce several
crops during the year under favorable conditions.
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Analysis of
the seed shows the following chemical composition:
Moisture 6.20 %
Protein 18.00 %
Fat 38.00 %
Carbohydrates 17.00 %
Fiber 15.5 %
Ash 5.30%
The oil content is 25-30% in the seeds and 50-60% in the kernel.
The oil contains 21% saturated fatty acids and 79% unsaturated
fatty acids. There are some chemical elements in the seed which
are poisonous and render the oil not suitable for human consumption. |
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Uses
of jatropha curcas
-make
soap
-use as illuminant
- as a medicinal plant example snake bite, clean teeth, cure
piles, etc..
- dark blue dye for clothing and nets
- leaves is a food for tusser silkworm
- fruits can be make into fertilizer (rich in nitrogen, phosphorous
and potassium
- used as insecticide
- biodiesel |
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What
do we offer?
VDHB shall commence planting of Jatropha Curcas on the plots of Concession Land obtained from the Cambodian Government. The bulk of Cambodia land is fairly flat, is vacant and without vegetation.
VDHB is also in the process of planting Jatropha Curcas in Indonesia and China.
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