IntroductionJatropha curcas is a perennial shrub that belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. The plant grows up to a height of 3-5 m, but it can also reach heights of up to 8 m under favorable conditions. It shows typical morphological traits with respect to red and green leaves during seedlings' growth phase due to the presence of anthocyanin and chlorophyll (Ranjan et al., 2014). It is recognized as a bioenergy crop in Mexico,
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