Which plant is used for bio-diesel production?

• Explanation:
Jatropha is a drought-resistant plant that produces seeds with high oil content (up to 40%). This oil can be easily converted into biodiesel, making Jatropha a promising source of renewable energy. Its ability to grow in marginal lands and its non-edible nature make it a sustainable choice for biodiesel production without competing with food crops.

🔑Key Points:

• Biodiesel:
-Biodiesel is an alternative fuel similar to conventional or ‘fossil’ diesel.
-Biodiesel is a vegetable oil or animal fat-based diesel fuel. It is used in diesel engines in place of conventional diesel fuel.
-Biodiesel can be produced from straight vegetable oil, animal oil/fats, tallow, and waste cooking oil.
-The process used to convert these oils to Biodiesel is called transesterification.
-Jatropha is a Flowering plant. Its stems are used for basket making and Oil from Jatropha is converted into biodiesel.
-While Malaysia uses Palm Oil, the US uses Soyabean and European nations use sunflower seeds for the production of biodiesel, the Indian government preferred to use the Jatropha plant for the production of biodiesel.