sentences:  According to a 2013 study published by the European Geosciences Union, the jatropha tree may have applications in the absorption of carbon dioxide, whose sequestration is important in combating climate change.This small tree is very resistant to aridity so it can be planted in hot and dry land in soil unsuitable for food production.The plant does need water to grow though, so coastal areas where desalinated seawater can be made available are ideal.