Contents: 1. Potentials of jatropha curcas. 2. Jatropha plant. 3. Global efforts for jatropha studies. 4. Cultivation of jatropha. 5. Economics of jatropha cultivation. 6. Uses of jatropha. 7. Jatropha oil to solve energy crises. 8. Jatropha to solve energy crises. 9. Biodiesel related links. 10. Selected bibliography. 11. Document search on biodiesel. 12. Government and private institutes engaged in R & D of Jatropha. 

From the preface: "Jatropha is an economically important oil-yielding crop as a biodiesel substitute. The plant adapts well to semi-arid marginal sites. It can solve unemployment and pollution problems all over world. It can be used for erosion control. In recent years much attention has been paid to Jatropha cultivation, therefore, many governmental and non-governmental agencies including farmers have adopted Jatropha farming. However, there is a need of comprehensive training to the farmers. Farmers and training organizers still need wholesome information at one source.

The present book is an attempt to provide literature to nurserymen, Jatropha growers, farmers, students and teachers of agriculture, horticulture and forestry."