The Jatropha Superbulk
By Rintos Mail (Borneopost Online)
Phenotype of jatropha curcas scientifically proven suitable for Sarawak
FARMERS everywhere hope for the best yield. But with any crop, you can’t just dust it in and expect a good harvest. Good seeds ensure high yields and, consequently, better returns.
In agriculture, collecting seeds from superior parent stocks has been practised for thousands of years. This results in higher yields and environmentally durable plants. This concept, however, has yet to be widely explored in jatropha practice.
To maximise yields and quality of seeds for plantations, similar principles for collecting jatropha seeds should be observed.
Better quality of offspring plants will result if the seeds used to produce them are collected from superior individuals, stands or orchards. This, however, has been overlooked as far as jatropha in Sarawak is concerned. Read more