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[Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is a genus of [flowering plants](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) in the spurge family. The seed is non-edible but has variety of other applications. It is mainly cultivated in the [tropics](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) and sub-tropic regions of the world. The seed contains 27-40% oil. The seeds are [highly poisonous](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) 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://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) does have few [positives](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889).
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The stems of the plant are used to make [baskets](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) 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 to power electricity plants or as biogas or as a high fertilizer.
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[Jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd) is usually grown in areas with heavy rainfall. Very high temperatures can [depress](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053) 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.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. Jatropha is known for its ability to survive in very poor dry soils.
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In [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) plantations, intercropping is a common practice. In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of jatropha plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in [poor soils](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). However, [jatropha](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) 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.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) do not pose a threat to [jatropha](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) 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.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 [hectares](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL). Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889). In India, the major states that [produce jatropha](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.
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