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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thetribe Jatropheae — many tropical American plants including many whose fruits arepurgative or poisonous.
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Examples
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"Jatropha clauca" remains as printed but probably refers to _Jatropha glauca_.
Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture William Saunders 1861
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"Genetically modified crops can help contribute to food security of our country through increased yields at a lower production cost," said G.J.N. Biofuel buzz builds around jatropha tree; backers say it beats ethanol, but some are skeptical Jatropha tree examined as a biofuel alternativeFORT MYERS, Fla.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Jatropha is a perennial, inedible plant that produces seeds with a high oil content.
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the
WN.com - Articles related to U.S. sees food security as next big Africa push 2010
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the production of bio-diesel.
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the production of bio-diesel.
WN.com - Articles related to Samsung unveils new Galaxy S Android phone 2010
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the production of bio-diesel.
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the production of bio-diesel.
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SIRAHA: Farmers in Siraha have been attracted towards growing 'Jatropha' - a plant which can be used as raw material for the production of bio-diesel.
WN.com - Articles related to Guerrilla Gardening: Giving New Life To Neglected Land (PHOTOS, VIDEOS) 2010
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A third experiment designed by the University of Florida will use BioServe hardware to study cell cultivation in a tropical plant known as Jatropha that produces energy-rich nuts, a popular new renewable crop for biofuels.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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