In addition, jatropha has very low-input costs relative to other biofuel feedstocks, which makes it profitable with current yields, the company says. "Based on early returns from our genetic research, as well as experience with other similar, undomesticated crops, we are confident we can double the yield of jatropha within the next few years," says Haney.
Jatropha research drive takes off with launch of new centre Wonder plant's flower power
A pioneering US-based biofuels company is pushing the genetic boundaries of the hardy plant
30 April 2009 22:00 GMT
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