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[Jatropha](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) 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](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). 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://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) does have few positives.
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The stems of the plant are used to make [baskets](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) 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](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) into bio-diesel for use in [diesel engines](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889). 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](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) fertilizer.
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[jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) is usually grown in areas with heavy rainfall. Very high temperatures can [depress](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) is known for its [ability](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) 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 curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) plantations. The seed usually has requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, jatropha needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a flowering response to rainfall. After short period of drought, rain induces flowering. Pests and [diseases](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) do not pose a threat to [jatropha curcas](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) 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.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually [wastelands](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.
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