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+<br>[Jatropha](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is a genus of [flowering plants](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) in the spurge family. The seed is non-edible but has variety of other applications. It is mainly cultivated in the tropics 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://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. Roasting reduces its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a [skin irritant](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy). Despite so many negative points, [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) does have few positives.<br>
+<br>The stems of the plant are used to make [baskets](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) in Mexico. The stems are roasted, split and soaked through an elaborate process. The seeds also contain a fair amount of oil. The oil is mainly converted into bio-diesel for use in diesel engines. The cake can be used as fish or animal feed (if detoxified). It is also used as biomass [feedstock](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) to  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](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) the yields. The plant is well adapted to areas with high light intensity and is unsuited for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://www.abnnewswire.net/companies/en/31347/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%97-Mission-NewEnergy-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94.html/4) is known for its ability to survive in very [poor dry](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) soils.<br>
+<br>In [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a [flowering response](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) to rainfall. After short period of drought, rain induces flowering. Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to [jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
+<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). In India, the major states that [produce](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>