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From the explanation above, it can be inferred that Jatropha tree cant be
planted in all Indonesia regions. It required a specific conditions as we told
before. The ratio of fruits and oil produced relatively low. However, there are
many advantages of the consumption of biodiesel which are very
environmentally friendly. It produce a lower emissions (CO 2, SO2, CO, and
hydrocarbon) which is almost the same amount of energy compared with
petroleum fuel. Then, it also has the biodegradable characteristic which is more
easily decomposed by microorganism compared to mineral oil. Though it cant be
planted in every Indonesia regions, but the potential of lowland area in Indonesia
is still huge enough to cultivate this plant.
Answering the questions submitted before, so, the plan to reduce the
consumption of fossil fuels to overcome those nearly extinction, looks like the
best option for Indonesia. We cant immediately replace the consumption of fossil
fuels considering the difficulty of cultivation of the Jatropha tree and the habitual
consumption of fossil fuels by the Indonesian society. Also, the lower ratio of
seeds production compared with the oils produced could be the other reason for
us though this alternative fuels has many advantages.
References
http://www.langkahbisnis.com/budidaya-jarak/