commit 41061e8bbdcf57b4fef7266ce62c2ec1f8993611 Author: gretabiehl9041 Date: Sun Jan 12 20:23:24 2025 +0300 Add 'Cultivation and Processing of Jatropha Seeds' diff --git a/Cultivation-and-Processing-of-Jatropha-Seeds.md b/Cultivation-and-Processing-of-Jatropha-Seeds.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c98b93f --- /dev/null +++ b/Cultivation-and-Processing-of-Jatropha-Seeds.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +
[jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) is a genus of flowering plants in the spurge family. The seed is [non-edible](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) 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. It contains several toxic compounds. In some regions, the seeds are eaten after roasting. Roasting reduces its [toxicity](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). The sap of the plant is a skin irritant. Despite so many negative points, [jatropha](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) does have few positives.
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The stems of the plant are used to make [baskets](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) in Mexico. The stems are roasted, split and soaked through an [elaborate process](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb). 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](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) feedstock to power electricity 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. Very high temperatures can 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](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) seeds are aerated 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](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) 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. However, [jatropha curcas](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](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) of drought, rain induces [flowering](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US). Pests and diseases do not pose a threat to [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) due to its toxic characteristics.
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India is one of the world's leading cultivators of jatropha. It is used as a feedstock for [biodiesel](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). Hindustan Petroleum is [partnering](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) to plant an additional 15,000 hectares. Usually wastelands are used to [cultivate](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/). In India, the major states that produce [jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) are Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Ahmednagar.
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