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<br>Jatropha ([Jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159346/mission-newenergy-delivers-maiden-biodiesel-production-to-global-oil-major-24476.html)) was as soon as promoted as the [brand-new wunderkind](https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MNEL) plant for [biofuel](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/). What is a [Jatropha curcas](https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/159352/mission-newenergy-debt-free-focused-on-biofuel-joint-venture-60797.html) tree? The tree or bush grows in any type of soil at a fast rate, is poisonous, and produces fuel [suitable](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/MNELF:US) for diesel motor. Keep reading for more [Jatropha](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/) tree details and see how you rate this plant.<br>
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<br>What is a [Jatropha Curcas](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) Tree?<br>
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<br>[jatropha curcas](https://www.investing.com/equities/mission-newenergy-ltd-company-profile) is a [perennial shrub](https://www.energy-xprt.com/companies/mission-newenergy-limited-36048) or tree. It is [drought-resistant](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/overview?dealId=804419-65608) and easy to grow in tropical to [semi-tropical](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0cqd_rb) places. The plant lives for approximately 50 years and might grow almost 20 feet (6 m.) high. It has a deep, thick taproot which makes it adaptable to poor, dry soil. The leaves are oval, lobed, and deciduous. Overall, the plant is not especially aesthetically appealing, however it does get appealing green cymes of flowerets which become a tri-compartment fruit with large black seeds. These large [black seeds](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) are the reason for all the hullaballoo, due to the fact that they are high in burnable oil. A fascinating piece of Jatropha tree information is that it is noted as a weed in Brazil, Fiji, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Salvador. This shows how versatile and durable the plant is even when introduced to a brand-new area. [Jatropha curcas](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1463471/000165495419013063/R31.htm) growing can produce oil that is a great alternative to existing biofuels. Its usefulness has actually been challenged, but it is true the plant can [produce seeds](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) with an oil content of 37%. Unfortunately, it is still a part of the food vs. fuel argument, as it requires land that could go into food production. Scientists are trying to establish a "incredibly Jatropha" with bigger seeds and, for that reason, larger oil yields.<br>
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<br>[Jatropha Curcas](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) Cultivation<br>
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<br>Jatropha uses are rather restricted. Most parts of the plant are toxic to eat due to the latex sap, however it is used as a medical. It is useful in treating snakebite, paralysis, dropsy, and obviously some cancers. The plant might have originated in Central to South America, however it has actually been introduced worldwide and [flourishes wild](https://www.pinterest.com.au/missionnewenergy/) in locations like India, Africa, and Asia. Chief amongst Jatropha uses is its potential as a clean burning fuel to replace fossil fuels. Plantation growing in specific locations has been tried, however general [Jatropha curcas](https://www.businessnews.com.au/Company/Mission-NewEnergy) growing has actually been a miserable failure. This is because the production mass of oil can not equate to the land use by cropping [jatropha curcas](https://www.zonebourse.com/cours/action/MISSION-NEWENERGY-LIMITED-8557641/).<br>
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<br>Jatropha Plant Care and Growth<br>
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<br>The plant is simple to grow from [cuttings](https://www.intelligentinvestor.com.au/shares/asx-mbt/mission-newenergy-limited/share-price) or seed. Cuttings lead to quicker maturity and quicker seed production. It prefers warm climates, but it can endure a light frost. The deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant, although the very best development will be accomplished with additional watering occasionally. It does not have any major illness or insect problems in its natural regions. It may be pruned, however flowers and fruit kind on terminal growth, so it is best to wait up until after blooming. No other Jatropha plant care is essential. This plant works as a hedge or living fence, or just as an ornamental stand-alone specimen.<br>
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