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<br>What is a [Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) Tree?<br>
<br>Jatropha is a perennial shrub or tree. It is drought-resistant and easy to grow in tropical to semi-tropical areas. The plant lives for as much as 50 years and may grow almost 20 feet (6 m.) high. It has a deep, thick taproot that makes it versatile to poor, dry soil. The leaves are oval, lobed, and deciduous. Overall, the plant is not particularly aesthetically attractive, however it does get attractive green cymes of flowerets which develop into a [tri-compartment fruit](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mission-newenergy) with large black seeds. These big black seeds are the factor for all the hullaballoo, because they are high in burnable oil. An [intriguing](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) piece of [Jatropha](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) tree details is that it is noted as a weed in Brazil, Fiji, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Salvador. This proves how versatile and durable the plant is even when presented to a brand-new area. [Jatropha curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) growing can [produce oil](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) that is a good replacement for existing biofuels. Its [effectiveness](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) has been challenged, but it is true the plant can produce seeds with an [oil material](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) of 37%. Unfortunately, it is still a part of the food vs. fuel dispute, as it needs land that could enter into food production. Scientists are trying to establish a "incredibly [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86)" with larger seeds and, therefore, larger oil yields.<br>
<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) Cultivation<br>
<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) usages are rather limited. Most parts of the plant are harmful to consume due to the latex sap, however it is utilized as a medical. It works in treating snakebite, paralysis, dropsy, and obviously some cancers. The plant may have come from [Central](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) to South America, however it has actually been introduced all over the world and flourishes wild in locations like India, Africa, and Asia. Chief among Jatropha uses is its prospective as a clean burning fuel to change fossil fuels. Plantation cultivation in specific locations has actually been tried, however general [Jatropha curcas](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) growing has been a miserable failure. This is because the production mass of oil can not equate to the land use by cropping Jatropha.<br>
<br>[Jatropha](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) Plant Care and Growth<br>
<br>The plant is easy to grow from cuttings or seed. Cuttings result in much faster maturity and [quicker seed](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) production. It chooses warm environments, but it can survive a light frost. The deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant, although the finest growth will be accomplished with supplemental watering sometimes. It does not have any significant illness or pest problems in its natural regions. It may be pruned, however flowers and fruit type on terminal development, so it is best to wait until after blooming. No other [Jatropha](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/51278-86) plant care is needed. This plant works as a hedge or living fence, or simply as a decorative stand-alone specimen.<br>
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