AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jatropha oil is produced from the seeds of the Jatropha curcas, a plant that can grow in wastelands across India, and the oil is considered to be an excellent source of bio-diesel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jatropha curcas belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae, which is known for various medicinal uses. Preparations of all parts of the plant, including seeds, leaves and bark, fresh or as a decoction, are used in traditional medicine and for veterinary purposes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biodiesel can be made from oils which have been extracted from plants such as palm, soybean, oilseed rape, or sunflower.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jatropha Curcas is a low-cost biodiesel feedstock with good fuel properties and more oil than other species. It is a non-edible oilseed feedstock. Thus it will have no impact on food prices or the food vs fuel debate.