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Title: Global PongamiaWorld 2012
Description: Global PongamiaWorld 2012 2 Day Pongamia State of Art International Workshop June 25-26, 2012, Jaipur, India Development of pongamia as a biofuel crop has largely been underway in India, at CJP where scientists have been assessing new crops to support sustainable rural development. There is significant interest in developing pongamia as a new source of biofuel. Its reputation in India as a sustainable rural fuel source, combined with its ability to establish on low fertility soils Cultivars are being selected that will yield seeds with up to 40% oil. The plant has attracted research interest due to its reputation as a drought tolerant crop and its traditional use as a source of oil for lamp fuel. Pongamia has a long history of use by people. Research and field trials to assess the species’ capacity to produce biofuel have been underway at Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel (CJP). After having a number of successful field trials CJP has honor to establish Pongamia Pinnata- an untapped resource as alternative source for Bio- Diesel industry of future CJP’s Global PongamiaWorld focuses on the entire Pongamia production from Ground zero to scale. Biology, Biodiversity & Physiology Gremplasm, Genomic, Genetic Improvement & Propagation Horticulture Farm Design & Management Agronomics and sustainability - R&D status, available varieties, yield, optimal conditions - Greenhouse gas benefits Economics - Economy, Marketing & Health-promoting Properties - financing requirements of large scale projects - is this industry attracting the needed capitals? - Carbon credits - Existence of meaningful supply chains - Market demand and its perspectives: biofuels, aviation, health, cosmetic Scale - Large-scale vs. small-scale - Local use vs. export Pongamia Oil and Oil technology & Quality Ethics - Impact on local communities - Involvement of small holders Next Generation Biofuels Feedstock This is a NOT to be MISSED Opportunity to new growers to start Biodiesel Business Seize this opportunity to begin business with Pongamia and REGISTER Today Please contact via e-mail or telephone for further details and obtaining registration form. Coordinator (Programme) Centre for Jatropha Promotion & Biodiesel http://jatrophaworld.org/global_pongamia_world_82.html http://www.jatrophabiodiesel.org