According to the topography, soil profile and prevailing agro climatic conditions in an area, Jatropha can be combined with other suitable species comprising the agricultural, horticultural, herbs, pastoral and/or silvicultural components to result in an ecologically viable, economically profitable and socially acceptable agro forestry system.

Model (i) Hedgerows of Jatropha with Glyricidia and Subabul

Model (ii) Jatropha intercropped with grasses, tubers and vegetables

Model (iii) Jatropha mixed with fruit trees

Model (iv) Jatropha in mixed plantation with Teak / Neem / Karanj / Subabul

Model (iv) Jatropha can be intercropped with medicinal plants like Asparagus racemosus (Shatawar) and Commiphora mukul (Gugul).

 Model (v) Shankhpushpi are effective in promoting the growth of Jatropha curca Intercropping

Model (vi) Patchouli and coleus are suitable and successful intercrop