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+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is non-edible but has  of other applications. It is mainly [cultivated](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) 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. In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. Roasting reduces its [toxicity](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) 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](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). 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](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) (if detoxified). It is also used as biomass feedstock to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic [fertilizer](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb).<br>
+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) is known for its ability 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 successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient [requirement](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) 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.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
+<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). Hindustan Petroleum is [partnering](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>
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