Cloning and characterization of a SnRK2 gene from Jatropha curcas L.

A novel chloroplastic isopentenyl diphosphate isomerase gene from Jatropha curcas: Cloning, characterization and subcellular localization

Physic nut, Jatropha curcas L

Molecular Characterization of Genetic Diversity in Jatropha curcas L

Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) is a small tree with valuable attributes, including that as a commercially important non-edible oilseed that grows naturally in the equatorial Americas and has spread to other tropical countries. J. curcas has been found to be the most suitable tree species for production of biodiesel as it can be grown as a quick yielding plant even in problem soils and adver...

Molecular cloning and functional analysis of the gene encoding geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase from Jatropha curcas

Geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP) synthase (GGPPS, EC: 2.5.1.29) catalyzes the condensation of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) with allylic diphosphates to yield (all-E)-GGPP. GGPP is one of the key precursors in the biosynthesis of biologically significant isoprenoid compounds. Here we report for the first time the cloning of a full-length cDNA encoding GGPPS (Jc-GGPPS) from Jatropha curcas L. T...

Jatropha curcas L.: Substitute for Conventional Energy

Jatropha curcas L. or physic nut belonging to family Euphorbiaceae is an all purpose, zero waste perennial plant. It is considered as a potential source of non-edible fuel producing plant along with its different medicinal properties and grows well in the tropical and subtropical climate in India. The seed contains 40-50 % viscous oil known as ‘curcas oil’. Petroleum based fuel are limited rese...