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- Title
The Effect of Biofertilizer application on Chemical composition of oil from Micropropagated Jatropha curcas L.seeds.
- Authors
Sathianachiyar; Devaraj, Aruna
- Abstract
The suitability of a plant oil for its application as biodiesel depends on its chemical and physical properties and the plant source. Oil quality and consistency are important aspects of biodiesel. Physical and chemical properties of Jatropha oil (JO) are significantly influenced by environment and hence exhibit high degree of variability in terms of seed size, weight and oil content. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of biofertilizers on characteristic and chemical composition of oil from micro propagated plants. Application of biofertilizers (Trichoderma viride, Azospirillum, Phosphobacterium) increased oil content significantly. The physico-chemical properties of JO were assessed to prospect its potential in biodiesel. High percentage of saturated fatty acids and low unsaturated fatty acids make JO more stable. FTIR and 1H NMR analysis depict that JO obtained from micro propagated plants supplemented with biofertilizers is best suited for biodiesel production on commercial scale.
- Publication
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research & Allied Sciences, 2013, Vol 2, Issue 4, p42
- ISSN
2277-3657
- Publication type
Academic Journal