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Pongamia

Known as: Karanjs, Karanjas, Karanja 
A plant genus of the family FABACEAE. Members contain karanjin. Some species of this genus have been reclassified to other genera of FABACEAE… 
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Review
2015
Review
2015
Research gaps in the care of women with female genital mutilation: an analysis
Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitals for… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Detail study on the properties of Pongamia pinnata (Karanja) for the production of biofuel.
An ever increasing demand of fuels has been a challenge for today’s scientific workers. The fossil fuel resources are dwindling… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Consensus of local knowledge on medicinal plants among traditional healers in Mayiladumparai block of Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
A glycerol-based carbon catalyst for the preparation of biodiesel.
Biodiesels are alternative fuels that comprise methyl esters of long-chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils and animal… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Pongamia pinnata: An Untapped Resource for the Biofuels Industry of the Future
Pongamia pinnata (L.) Pierre is a fast-growing leguminous tree with the potential for high oil seed production and the added… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Experimental Investigation of Pongamia, Jatropha and Neem Methyl Esters as Biodiesel on C.I. Engine
The methyl esters of vegetable oils, known as biodiesel are becoming increasingly popular because of their low environmental… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Optimization of alkali-catalyzed transesterification of Pongamia pinnata oil for production of biodiesel.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Preparation of biodiesel from crude oil of Pongamia pinnata.
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Methanolysis of Pongamia pinnata (karanja) oil for production of biodiesel
The present study deals with the transesterification of Pongamia pinnata oil by means of methanol to study the feasibility of… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
In vitro screening of Indian medicinal plants for antiplasmodial activity.
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