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[Jatropha](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is [non-edible](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) but has variety of other applications. It is mainly cultivated in the and [sub-tropic regions](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) 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.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). In some regions, the seeds are eaten after [roasting](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/). [Roasting reduces](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) does have few positives.
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The stems of the plant are used to make baskets in Mexico. The stems are roasted, split and soaked through an [elaborate process](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). 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](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) feedstock to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.
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[Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) 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 and is [unsuited](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) is known for its ability to survive in very poor dry soils.
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In [jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha plantations](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a flowering response to rainfall. After short period of drought, rain induces flowering. Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to jatropha due to its [toxic characteristics](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd).
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India is one of the world's leading cultivators 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](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.
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