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Jatropha curcas: a review on biotechnological status and challenges

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Plant tissue culture and molecular biology techniques are powerful tools of biotechnology that can complement conventional breeding, expedite crop improvement and meet the demand for availability of uniform clones in large numbers. Jatropha curcas Linn., a non-edible, eco-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable fuel-producing plant has attracted worldwide attention as an alternate sustainable energy source for the future. This review presents a consolidated account of biotechnological interventions made in J. curcas over the decades and focuses on contemporary information and trends of future research.

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Mukherjee, P., Varshney, A., Johnson, T.S. et al. Jatropha curcas: a review on biotechnological status and challenges. Plant Biotechnol Rep 5, 197–215 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11816-011-0175-2

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