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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. It is mainly cultivated in the tropics and [sub-tropic regions](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) 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](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm). Roasting reduces its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html). 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 to [power electricity](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.<br>
<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) 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://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) seeds are [aerated sands](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [jatropha curcas](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 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.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) [plantations](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048). The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, 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](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). Hindustan Petroleum is [partnering](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) to plant an [additional](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>