Flowering and fruit set under Malaysian climate of Jatropha curcas L.

• Main Authors: Noor Alam, Noor Camellia, Abdullah, Thohirah Lee, Abdullah, Nur Ashikin Psyquay
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publications 2011
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23621/1/ajabssp.2011.142.147.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23621/; http://www.thescipub.com/abstract/10.3844/ajabssp.2011.142.147

Problem statement: In recent years Jatropha curcas has drawn the worlds attention as it has the potential to replace fossil fuel as biodiesel. However, the biggest setback in Jatropha cultivation in Malaysia is the low percentage of fruit set and the high ratio of male to female flowers. In order to...