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<br>[Jatropha](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is non-edible but has variety of other [applications](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). 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://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited). 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.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) 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 for use in [diesel engines](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy). The cake can be used as fish or animal feed (if detoxified). It is also used as [biomass feedstock](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.<br>
<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) 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.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) and is unsuited for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) is known for its [ability](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) to survive in very poor dry soils.<br>
<br>In [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, [groundnuts grow](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) successfully in between lines of [jatropha plantations](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). The seed usually has low nutrient 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](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) flowering. Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to [jatropha](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). 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](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86). In India, the major states that are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>