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 upon bioenergy. However, the nation has an abundance of wild plants that can withstand dryness and winter cold. It also has large numbers of Jatropha trees, whose seeds have plentiful amounts of an oil thought about to hold excellent promise as a biofuel. The objective of this job is to make use of these resources to develop jatropha curcas varieties that are to dryness and cold weather and deal high productivity, as well as to develop methods of cultivating these varieties. In this way, a biological method will help to attain a low carbon society.
Creating a bioenergy production model based on the nation's own biological resources
A database of biological resource data relating to Jatropha will be constructed and suitable ranges will be established. Moreover, in this dry area that is subject to winter, efforts will be made to develop a growing system that is flexible with regard to climate modification. The job will work to develop a sustainable bioenergy production design utilizing plant hereditary resources that are indigenous to Botswana.