Physical properties of fruit and kernel of Thevetia peruviana J.: A potential biofuel plant

International Agrophysics

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 199-204

  Sahoo, N K ^a   Pradhan, Subhalaxmi ^a   Pradhan, R C ^a   Naik, S N ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI   (India)

Author keywords

Fruit; Kernel; Moisture content; Oil; Physical properties; Thevetia peruviana J.

Indexed keywords

ANGIOSPERM; BIOFUEL; BULK DENSITY; FRUIT; MOISTURE CONTENT; PHYSICAL PROPERTY; SIZE DISTRIBUTION; WEIGHT;

EID: 77957352900     PISSN: 02368722     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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