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Biodiesel is renewable and clean burning bio fuel that is made from waste vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease for use in diesel vehicles. Biodiesel produces less toxic pollutants and greenhouse gases than petroleum diesel. Jatropha is a plant of deciduous type and sheds its leaves during dry season and also under stressful conditions. The leaves are green, smooth, 4-6 lobed and 10-15 cm in width and length. The plant has separate male and female flowers which are organized in clusters, inflorescences.