A plant

Grows without water
Needs no fertilizer
Needs no agronomical practice
Tolerates Extreme Temperature
Tolerates even very low Temperature
Needs no plant protection measures


And gives highest possible yield.

Not only scientists but also Mother Nature searching this ideal
plant.

But search internet you will find claims regarding existence of such
plant on earth.

Yes it is Jatropha and claims are made by firms engaged in Jatropha
promotion. Most of these firms are in consultancy work. For
demonstration they have planted Jatropha in few acres and using it
as Jatropha nursery in order to supply it to their clients in high
prices. They are for short term business till the hype of Jatropha
continues. After it they will change the business.

It is open cheating but still Jatropha lobby is able to fool common
people around the world.

If you want to see ground level situation about Jatropha in India
during hot summer visit to any corner you will find 60-70 percent
mortality of this so-called ideal plant. In many places you will
find 90 percent mortality.

Pankaj Oudhia