Jatropha Curcas L. Silviculture and Uses (2nd Ed.) by Kaushik N, Kumar S
Book Summary:
Self-reliance in energy is a basic requirement for the economic development of any nation. India is not self sufficient in petroleum and has to import about two thirds of its requirement. If the oil price goes up the import cost also goes up immediately. Presently, India is importing 70% of petroleum fuel at a cost amounting Rs. 100,000 crores. Annual consumption of diesel in the country is around 40 million tons at present. Fossil fuel not only contributes to pollution but it is a major source of Green House Gases. The need to search for alternative sources of energy, which are renewable, safe and non-polluting, assumes top-priority in view of the uncertain supplies and frequent price hikes of fossil fuels in the international market. Under such circumstances, options available are to reduce the fossil fuel consumption and increase the energy efficiency. A number of Tree-borne oilseeds (TBOs) crops are identified as an alternate to diesel.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Agronomy students.
Table of Contents:
1.Introduction
2.Species Distribution
3.Tree Description
4.Ecological Requirements
5.Silviculture
6.Harvesting
7.Extraction of Oil
8.Yield Estimates
9.Cost of Cultivation
10.Biodiesel Production
11.Biodiesel in World
12.Biodiesel in India
13.Why Jatropha for Biodiesel Production
14.Bio-Diesel Purchase Policy
15.Uses
16.Prospects
17.Limitations of the Crop
18.Future Thrust Areas
List of Important Government and Private Institute/ Scientist Engaged in Research and Development of Jatropha
Bibliography
Appendix
