Which one of the following plants is considered as a potential petro-crop?

Euphorbia tirucalli

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Jatropha curcas

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Pongamia glabra

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Ricinus communis

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The correct option is B Euphorbia tirucalli
A. Euphorbia tirucalli
Petro-crops are crops of plants that produces latex containing liquid hydrocarbons of high molecular weight. These hydrocarbons can be converted to petroleum hydrocarbons used as high grade transportation fuels. Euphorbia tirucalli is a perennial plant which is considered as petro-crop, rich in hydrocarbons.

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