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+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) 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](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) 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](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) 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 . 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](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) feedstock to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.<br>
+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) is usually grown in areas with [heavy rainfall](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). Very high temperatures can depress 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](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 curcas](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://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, [groundnuts grow](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) successfully in between lines of [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient [requirement](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a [flowering response](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) 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](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) of [jatropha](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>
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