Jatropha is a nonedible oil seed plant belonging to Euphorbiaceae family. Global
awareness of sustainable and alternative energy resources has propelled research on …

A holistic appraisal of three non-edible biofuel plants, with in depth analysis of their
environmental impact, socioeconomic potential, and contribution to rural and circular bio …

Jatropha curcas were investigated. The extracts exhibited antimicrobial activities with zones
of inhibition ranging from 5 to 12, 8 to 20 and 0 to 8 mm for ethanol, methanol and water …

Since the ratification of the Kyoto protocol, a significant effort has been made worldwide to
boost biofuels with the expectation of a positive contribution to renewable fuel and …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance The Brazilian Cerrado is a biome with a
remarkable diversity of plant species, many of which are used mainly by local communities …

Plants are a rich source of many natural products most of which have been extensively used
for human welfare, and treatment of various diseases. Jatropha curcas, a multipurpose …

We assessed the polyphenolic contents and antioxidant potential of the aqueous, ethanol
and methanol stem bark extracts of Jatropha curcas. The total phenol, flavonoids, flavonols …

Background: Earlier researchers have reported antibacterial activity of different specific
parts, but none of the reports show the comparative microbial and phytochemical studies of …

The present study explored the effects of Jatropha curcas leaf extract and Bacillus
thuringiensis israelensis larvicidal activity against the lymphatic filarial vector, Culex …

Jatropha curcas is an ornamental plant which is also employed to cure various infections in
traditional medicine. The hexane, ethanolic and aqueous extracts and latex of this plant …