'Presently, the Jatropha Curcas produced in different parts of the
country yields around 28 to 30% of the seed weight as oil. There is a
promise to increase the oil content to more than 50%. Plant genome
scientists to take up the challenge and find such varieties, which
will be a wealth generator for our farmers. Certain type of Jatropha
grows in dry land and cattle don't graze. This has lead to the
spreading of information that these plants are poisonous. It is very
important for plant genome scientist to clarify the reason why cattle
do not graze Jatropha plant and establish that there is no toxic
effect in the end product.'
ADDRESS DURING THE DEDICATION OF NATIONAL CENTRE FOR PLANT GENOME
RESEARCH , NEW DELHI

Speech In: [PDF Format]


28-11-2005 : New Delhi

Some Thoughts on Plant Genome Research
http://presidentofindia.nic.in/scripts/sllatest1.jsp?id=665
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Thanks Honourable President sir. You are aware of Jatropha toxicity.
The true information is very near to you. Just search Jatropha
toxicity at google.com and get scientific research around the world
related to carcinogenic properties of this foreign weed . Your
suggestion to Genome scientists is good but PLEASE STOP spread of
Jatropha till this confirmation. How it is under promotion even by
you, without having confirm research results about the toxic effects
of end product????


regards
Pankaj Oudhia