Store Jatropha seeds right to maintain high germination

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 00:28 in Mathematics & Economics

Farmers and businessmen in the Philippines have scrambled planting the Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas), a biofuel crop seen having big potential returns once the mandatory use of biodiesel is fully implemented in the country. However, some of those who have gone full steam ahead establishing farms are now beset with problems, one of which is seed storage.

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