Add Cultivation and Processing of Jatropha Seeds

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+<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is a genus of  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 of the world. The seed contains 27-40% oil. The seeds are highly poisonous and thus they are not [consumed](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). It contains several [toxic compounds](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/). In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. Roasting reduces its toxicity. The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) does have few [positives](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price).<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. The cake can be used as fish or [animal feed](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-178469/company/) (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](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is usually grown in areas with heavy rainfall. Very high [temperatures](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) can depress the yields. The plant is well adapted to areas with high [light intensity](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) and is unsuited for growing in the shade. The best soils for [jatropha](https://www.zoominfo.com/c/mission-newenergy/346542889) seeds are aerated sands and looms. Heavy soils are less suitable and thus should be avoided. [jatropha curcas](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) is known for its [ability](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) to survive in very poor dry soils.<br>
+<br>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](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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 to rainfall. After [short period](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) 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 of [jatropha curcas](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608). It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile). Hindustan Petroleum is partnering to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to cultivate [jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.<br>