While cellulosic Biofuel are making their advances, not far behind are still more methods for turning crops into Biofuel. Despite the unpopularity of using most crops for Biofuel sources, Jatropha, an inedible plant, is getting a boost in popularity. The oily seeds of the bushy plant are used to create biodiesel, and nearly 2.5 million acres have been planted so far in India, one of the world’s largest producers. In fact, it is one of the most popular biodiesel crops around because harvesters can get a large output of oil from the seeds (producing four times as much fuel as soy, and 10 times as much as corn) while needing to put in only minimal care and resources for growth.

Many alternative Bio-Diesel fuels have been shown to have better exhaust emissions than traditional Diesel fuel; Bio-Diesel is non toxic, bio degradable and renewable fuel. Among all, Jatropha Bio-diesel holds strong promise as fuel alternative for diesel engines. Jatropha Bio-Diesel is agriculture oriented and many researches have shown that Jatropha Bio-Diesel has fuel properties and provides engine performance that is very similar to traditional diesel fuel.

The severe emission regulations in the world have placed design limitations on heavy duty diesel engines and the trend towards cleaner burning fuel is growing worldwide. Jatropha Bio-diesel includes a high Cetane number, low sulfur, low volatility and the presence of Oxygen atoms in the fuel molecule.

Jatropha bio diesel readily mixes with diesel fuel and it runs in any diesel engine without modification, it reduces air pollution due to substantial reduction in emitting carbon monoxides, hydrocarbons and air toxic, Mutagen-city studies shows that bio diesel may dramatically reduces potential risks of cancer and birth defects.

Success story of Jatropha Biodiesel:

First Commercial Jet Flight Using Jatropha Biodiesel a Success:

The flight lasted two hours and ran one of the plane’s Rolls-Royce engines on the Jatropha biodiesel blend. Air New Zealand has previously stated that they want to become the world’s most sustainable airline and hopes that by 2013, 10% of its flights will be powered by Biofuel blends such as the Jatropha biodiesel blend used in this test flight.

Virgin Atlantic Biofuel Flight

Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to fly with Biofuel, something airline boss Richard Branson calls "a vital breakthrough".

The Boeing 747-400 flew from London to Amsterdam on a Sunday, carrying in one of its four fuel tanks a 20-percent mix of Biofuel derived from coconut and babassu oil. That may not sound like much, but it is the first time a commercial aircraft has flown any distance using renewable energy. Branson said the "historic" flight marks the first step toward reducing the airline industry’s carbon footprint.

Japan Airlines (JAL) Biofuel Flight

A Boeing 747-300 aircraft (bottom) of Japan Airlines (JAL) taxis past another JAL Boeing for the first demonstration flight powered by Biofuel, at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on January 30, 2009.

A blend of 50 percent Biofuel and 50 percent traditional Jet-A (kerosene) fuel was tested in one of the aircraft's four engines which were decorated in a special green design to mark the event.