Monday, August 11, 2008

What is a Jatropha tree?

Question of the Day - August 11, 2008

What is a Jatropha tree?


A jatropha tree is a tree that can produce diesel fuel.

"Jatropha means "doctor food." It originated in South America, where it was once used for medicinal purposes. There are three seeds within the golf-ball-sized fruit. When pressed, its oil can be used as fuel in any standard diesel engine with zero processing, experts say."

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