Common Names: Barbados nut, physic nut
Low phorbol ester Jatropha cake induced toxicity in pigs, impacting health and microbiota-gut-brain axis. Detoxification needed before use in feed. Relevant for animal feed safety and public health.
Researchers investigated the repetitive DNA sequence JcSAT1 in various Jatropha species and found variations in abundance and distribution. This suggests the evolution of JcSAT1 through ectopic recombination near telomeres, with a potential amplification event in Jatropha curcas.
Biodiesel can be used as a substitute for diesel fuel in compression ignition engines without significant modifications. Through the use of biodiesel made from different sources and adding an antioxidant, performance and emission issues can be resolved.
The study analyzed the effects of gene overexpression on leaf growth in tobacco plants. It found that overexpression affected various biological processes, potentially leading to reduced leaf size. This provides new insights into the function of the gene and its homologous genes.