[Stoves] Jatropha and its future

[Crispin Pemberton-Pigott]

Dear Dr AD

What is the approximate gain in mass if the carapace (?) is left in place?
People speak of yield of oil per ha but perhaps we should speak of mass of
fuel which would include the whole pod.

Thanks
Crispin

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To stovers interested in burning Jatropha seed:
In nature, Jatropha seed is enclosed inside a capsule. If one is not
interested in extracting oil from the seed, one need not separate the seed
from the capsules. The capsules are dry and woody. They may be burned along
with the seed. Burning the capsules together with the seed would save the
labour of separating the seed from the capsules and would also give more
fuel per plant.
Yours
A.D.Karve