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<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is [non-edible](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) 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](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) and thus they are not consumed. It contains several toxic compounds. In some regions, the seeds are eaten after [roasting](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). [Roasting reduces](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) 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 elaborate process. The seeds also contain a fair amount of oil. The oil is mainly converted into [bio-diesel](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) 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.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.<br>
<br>[jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) 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 for [growing](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 the shade. The best soils for jatropha seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be [avoided](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). [Jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) is known for its ability to survive in very [poor dry](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) soils.<br>
<br>In [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) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) 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 curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
<br>India is one of the world's leading [cultivators](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) of [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate jatropha. In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>