能源植物小桐子的利用与研究进展

Utilization of Jatropha Cuscas L.,an "Energy Plant" for Biodiesel

对小桐子作为能源植物的发展前景进行了展望,对其种质创新结果进行了初步报道。

Based on literature studies and experiments conducted in recent years, the potential of physic nut （Jatropha curcas L.） as an energy plant were prospected. In the meantime, the preliminary result of germplasm innovation was reported. Physic nut is a semi -fleshy small tree or large shrub, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae and ranging widely in the tropics and subtropics area. Physic nut as energy plant has many advantages such as： high renewable of plant; high tolerance to drought and nutrient deficiency; florescence and fructification twice every year; oil content of kernel is about 50 %; it is easy for kernel oil to be changed into ideal Biodiesel; simple methods of reproduction, extensive management of growing period, it is propitious to fell virescence and vegetation recover of dry-hot river valley and high economic value. There was no doubt that physic nut would be an important strategic resource with great economic value when we are facing the challenge of energy crisis.