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+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) is a genus of flowering plants 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://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html). In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. [Roasting reduces](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, jatropha does have few [positives](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm).<br>
+<br>The stems of the plant are used to make  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://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) to [power electricity](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) 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 the yields. The plant is well [adapted](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) to areas with high light intensity and is unsuited for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](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.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) to survive in very poor dry soils.<br>
+<br>In [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) [plantations](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) needs [immense](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) 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.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) due to its [toxic characteristics](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy).<br>
+<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd). 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](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>
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