An Overview of Biological and Environmental Characteristics of Jojoba Multipurpose Shrubs (Simmondsia chinensis)

Jojoba [ Si m m o n d sia c h i n e n sis (Link) Schneider ] multipurpose plant (miracle tree) is diocious shrub, evergreen, cross pollination. its seed contain 50% wax. The oil feature of this plant includes high viscosity, high flash point, high insulation, high stability and low volatility. This combination is not affected by temperature and maintains its properties up to 300 ° C This plant has many uses of industrial, medical, military and environmental. Tolerance of heat and salinity, resistance to pests and diseases, are the unique characteristics of this plant. This plant also plays an important role in protecting soil and combating with desertification After processing, the meal is the appropriate food for goats, sheep, cows and fish feeds. Also the jojoba plant can be used as an organic fertilizer. According to jojoba growth in areas with hot and dry weather conditions and similar to Iran weather, It is expected the plant to grow in hot and arid regions of Iran. This article examines some of the biological and environmental characteristics of jojoba.