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Posted: Wed Jan 18th, 2006 02:08 am |
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I am currently a senior at Columbia University who is working on a design project to run a lister engine using jatropha oil (not purified bio-diesel fuel). I was wondering if anyone knows of any source for jatropha seeds and plants so that I can press them myself. Because I am doing this at school, this is kind of time sensitive so I probably wouldnt have the time to bring them through US customs. Is there any company which imports Jatropha curcus into the US or grows it in the US? Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
--Manuel
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Posted: Wed Jul 26th, 2006 02:23 pm |
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Hi farmers,
I recently purchased some Jatropha Seeds from India. These seeds are of Hybrid Variety and resulted in 87 % germination. The saplings are 1.5 ft now and I have now shifted them into the land. I have also tried seeds from some other countries but the seeds from India are the best ones available in the market. You can more details on Jatropha Seeds by visiting any of the following websites:
http://www.jatrophaseeds.com
http://www.jatrophaplantsource.com
http://www.biodieselmaking.com
David
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Posted: Tue Oct 3rd, 2006 01:20 am |
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Hi, Would you be able to sell some of the seeds?
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diesel-friend
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Posted: Fri Jul 6th, 2007 06:19 am |
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I would be interested in hearing more about import procedures and eventual problems. I can imagine that it is possible to import, but plant import restrictions in the US are stiff and the USDA could create quite some problems. Could you tell us about your experience?
I also would make you aware of an alternative fuel conversion method besides biodiesel, which I found. Look at
http://www.energy-visions.com and
http://www.energy-visions.com/FE_munisolid.htm
It looks that these guys can facilitate the process substantially, as they can process the whole plant (biomass), not only the oil, which would make the costly pressing process obsolete. Just shredding should be enough.
So if you can believe their figures, the calculation should look as follows. 7 metric tons per hectar convert to about 2.5 short tons per acre.
One acre yields about 200 gallons of raw oil, which converts into about 180 gallons of light oil or 'KDV diesel' (no glycerol!!).
Lets say there remain about 2.2 short tons (2000 kg) of press cake (biomass), which they say converts at about 40% weight. At a specific weight of 0,86 it would mean that on top of the production from the oil and additional 930 liters or 245 gallons could be produced.
In total the yield would be 425 gallons/acre compared to 180 gallons or more than 2.4 times higher than from biodiesel! I think this would be worth a thought.
We are planning to harvest energy plants on tribal land, so we are sincerely looking into this.
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Posted: Wed Jul 11th, 2007 04:52 am |
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Hi Sir:
I read your submission and was curious. Jatropha growing conditions note that they can stand only a light frosting. That is very vague. What has been your experience to date with both the germination conditions and the current planting condidtions?
V/R
Art
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Posted: Wed Sep 5th, 2007 07:42 pm |
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Posted: Thu Sep 6th, 2007 12:29 pm |
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We have jatropha seeds here in Indonesia that we'd like to export. Anybody interested can drop us an email at: ninik7[at]yahoo.com. Thank you.
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Posted: Wed Oct 10th, 2007 07:35 pm |
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Hi Manny
I am growing Jatropha in the US (Southwest Florida to be exact)
Wendy
wendynob(at) yahoo.com
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Wendy
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Posted: Wed Oct 10th, 2007 07:41 pm |
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What was the average price you have been paying per seed? and which site provided the fastest shipping and best seeds
please email me at wendynob (at) yahoo.com
thanks Wendy
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Khrisna
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Posted: Fri Oct 12th, 2007 12:21 pm |
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Dear Diesel Friend,
For sure, Glycerin should remove or dispose if the output for BDF. This process reduce volume and rise the BDF Production cost from PPO (Pure Plant Oil-Jatropha Curcas Oil).
We had additive product which we skip Glycerin removal process without any volume reduction.
Jatropha seed are planting in Indonesia around October 2006. So..harvesting period will be this October 2007.
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Wendy
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Posted: Fri Oct 12th, 2007 06:49 pm |
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Khrisna;
Hi
Can you tell me if you can sell me Jatropha Carcus seeds. If so how much?
please email direct at wendynob(at) yahoo.com of course use the @ sign
I would like to talk to you more about the jatropah. I live in the usa and I am getting ready to start planting approx 7,000 acres of this plant.
Its very new to the USA and information is limited.
Any conversations would be appreciated
Wendy
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Khrisna
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Posted: Mon Oct 15th, 2007 06:30 am |
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Dear Wendy,
Yes...I am able to provide you with Jatropha Seed for Plant. Actually the price depend on the quality of seeds for plant. Its price at variable price. Is there any term of buying you like to use ? FOB or CIF ? and Other Terms.
Actually, which part of USA you had this 7000 Acre ? West, East or Gulf ? This Jatropha will be better to plant it at soil land. The condition of lands influence the quality and quantity of the Jatropha Oil on the seeds.
I will give you the general literature of Jatropha Plantation which I got from Bogor University of Agriculture as attach seperate and directly to your email.
Let me know when you able to have Yahoo Messanger at what time at you side it will be.
Thanks,
Khrisna
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Wendy
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Posted: Mon Oct 15th, 2007 01:03 pm |
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Hi Khrisna
I can be available on MSN IM on Tuesday morning 8:30 EST I am in Naples Fl. (southwest florida)
I look forward to speaking with you then.
Regards
Wendy
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Wendy
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Posted: Mon Oct 15th, 2007 01:04 pm |
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Hi Khrisna
I should let you know I am looking for approx. 5000 seeds. Can you give me a price
I hope you are able to log on to MSN messenger and we will be able to communicate on Tuesday morning.
Wendy
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Wendy
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Posted: Mon Oct 15th, 2007 01:06 pm |
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Please let me know when you have emailed me the literature
thanks
Wendy
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Wendy
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Posted: Tue Oct 16th, 2007 03:50 pm |
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Khrisna;
I call log on to yahoo messenger Wednesday morning my time at 6:00 in the morning which should be apprx. 2 afternoon your time. Will that work for you? Please let me know
Thanks
Wendy
Please send me your yahoo email.
just put it like wendynob (at) yahoo.com I never rec'd the info you were going to email to me.
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Khrisna
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Posted: Wed Oct 17th, 2007 09:24 am |
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Wendy...
Dropped you an email for Jatropha Literature....
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Posted: Sat Oct 20th, 2007 09:34 pm |
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Krishna:
Would you mind sharing the jatropha study with me as well. I am potentially looking at a venture in central america.
My email is smbuoy@gmail.com
thank you,
Scott
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Khrisna
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Posted: Sun Oct 21st, 2007 06:10 pm |
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Dear Scott,
Actually, from which part you would like me have your study ?
1. Jatropha Curcas
2. JC Plants
3. JC Seeds to Bio Diesel Fuel
Thanks,
Khrisna
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Posted: Mon Oct 22nd, 2007 03:11 pm |
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hi David
where in Texas are you planting your jatropha?
Wendy
you can reach me at wendynob@yahoo.com
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