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+<br>Jatropha is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is non-edible but has variety of other applications. It is mainly [cultivated](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) in the [tropics](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) and sub-tropic regions of the world. The seed contains 27-40% oil. The seeds are highly poisonous and thus they are not consumed. It contains several [toxic compounds](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html). In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. Roasting reduces its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) does have few positives.<br>
+<br>The stems of the plant are used to make baskets in Mexico. The stems are roasted, split and soaked through an . The seeds also contain a fair amount of oil. The oil is mainly converted into bio-diesel for use in [diesel engines](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). The cake can be used as fish or animal feed (if detoxified). It is also used as biomass feedstock to [power electricity](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.<br>
+<br>Jatropha is usually grown in areas with heavy rainfall. Very high temperatures can depress the yields. The plant is well adapted to areas with high [light intensity](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) and is [unsuited](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. Jatropha is known for its ability to survive in very poor dry soils.<br>
+<br>In [jatropha curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha plantations](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). The seed usually has [low nutrient](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a flowering response to rainfall. After short period of drought, rain [induces flowering](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). Pests and [diseases](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) do not pose a threat to [jatropha curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
+<br>India is one of the world's leading [cultivators](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) of jatropha. It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to [cultivate](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>