As the world confronts a reported food shortage and rising fuel prices, scientists around the
globe are scrambling to develop biofuel feedstocks that would not divert food crops to …

There has been a growing interest in jatropha-and sugarcane-based biofuels across Sub-
Sahara Africa. Biofuel expansion in the region reflects policy concerns related to energy …

Four selected Amaranthus tricolor cultivars were grown under four irrigation regimes (25, 50,
80, and 100% field capacity) to evaluate the mechanisms of growth and physiological and …

Whether and how the timing of extreme events affects the direction and magnitude of legacy
effects on tree growth is poorly understood. In this study, we use a global database of Ring …

Together with 106 farmers who started growing Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) in 2004–2006,
this research sought to increase the knowledge around the real‐life experience of Jatropha …

Tolerance to drought remains poorly described for Jatropha curcas accessions from different
geographical and climatic origins. To address this issue we studied the response of two J …

Abstract Purpose Silicon (Si) plays beneficial role in alleviating biotic and abiotic stresses
but comparative investigations with Si nanoparticles (Si-NPs) under water restriction on …

Since 2003 India has been actively promoting the cultivation of Jatropha on unproductive
and degraded lands (wastelands) for the production of biodiesel suitable as transportation …

Salinity and drought stress, singly or in combination, are major environmental menaces.
Jatropha curcas L. is a biodiesel plant that can tolerate long periods of drought. However …

The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …