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[Jatropha](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is a genus of [flowering plants](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) 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](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) 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. 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://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) 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. The seeds also contain a fair amount of oil. The oil is mainly converted into bio-diesel for use in . The cake can be used as fish or animal feed (if detoxified). It is also used as biomass feedstock to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.
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[jatropha curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) is usually grown in areas with heavy rainfall. Very high temperatures can [depress](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) 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://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less [suitable](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) and thus should be [avoided](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). [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](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) to survive in very [poor dry](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) soils.
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In [jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) plantations. 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](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to [jatropha curcas](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) due to its toxic characteristics.
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India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.
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