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Jatropha 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.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) 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.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb). Roasting reduces its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) does have few positives.
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The stems of the plant are used to make 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://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) into [bio-diesel](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) plants or as biogas or as a high quality organic fertilizer.
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[jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) 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](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) 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.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) seeds are [aerated](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) is known for its ability to survive in very poor dry soils.
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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.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html) needs immense rainfall to grow well. It shows a [flowering response](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) to rainfall. After short period of drought, rain induces flowering. Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to [jatropha](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) due to its toxic characteristics.
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India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd). 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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