Add Cultivation and Processing of Jatropha Seeds

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+<br>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](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) and [sub-tropic regions](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) of the world. The seed contains 27-40% oil. The seeds are highly poisonous and thus they are not [consumed](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb). 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](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) 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. The seeds also contain a fair amount of oil. The oil is mainly converted into bio-diesel for use in [diesel engines](https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/felda-global-buys-missions-kuantan-port-plant-for-11-5-million-9053). 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 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. Very high temperatures can depress the yields. The plant is well adapted to areas with high light intensity and is [unsuited](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) for [growing](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha seeds](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) are  and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [Jatropha](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) is known for its ability to survive in very [poor dry](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) soils.<br>
+<br>In [jatropha curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) plantations, intercropping is a [common practice](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/ASX:MBT/Mission-NewEnergy-Ltd). In Uttar Pradesh, groundnuts grow successfully in between lines of [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plantations. The seed usually has low nutrient requirement because it grows in poor soils. However, [jatropha curcas](https://forest500.org/rankings/companies/mission-newenergy-limited) 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.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) due to its toxic characteristics.<br>
+<br>India is one of the world's leading cultivators of [jatropha curcas](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889). 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. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha curcas](https://www.abnnewswire.net/companies/en/31347/%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%A9%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%97-Mission-NewEnergy-%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%94.html/4). 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>