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Trial project targeting plant with high oil yields could help diversify fuel sourcing
A farmer cracks open a jatropha seed. Jatropha's high oil content means the plant could serve as a biofuel source. (Photo by Nikkei)
RINTO HORIKOSHI and MEMI HIUCHI
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to support a large trial project in Mozambique and Ghana for producing biofuels used in maritime shipping, aiming to diversify energy sources while helping both the environment and local farmers.