Information-based Optimization Of Jatropha Biomass Energy Production In The Frost- And Drought-prone Regions Of Botswana

Crops in Botswana grow gradually due to dryness and cold-weather, and this is a barrier to the accomplishment of a low carbon society based on bioenergy. However, the nation has an abundance of wild plants that can withstand dryness and winter cold. It also has great deals of Jatropha trees, whose seeds have abundant amounts of an oil thought about to hold fantastic promise as a biofuel. The objective of this task is to utilize these resources to establish jatropha curcas varieties that are resistant to dryness and cold weather and deal high performance, along with to develop approaches of cultivating these varieties. In this method, a will assist to accomplish a low carbon society.


Creating a bioenergy production model based on the nation's own biological resources
A database of biological resource information associating with jatropha curcas will be built and suitable varieties will be established. Moreover, in this dry area that is subject to winter, efforts will be made to develop a cultivation system that is versatile with respect to environment change. The project will work to build a sustainable bioenergy production design using plant genetic resources that are indigenous to Botswana.