Moringa Gateway

Author(s): D'Souza J and AR Kulkarni
Published in: Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany.   Jan 1, 1993
Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Pages: 479-485

The nutritive value of tender foliage of seedlings four to eight months in age and mature trees of Moringa oleifera were compared. Samples were collected from plants grown without special irrigation or fertilizer treatment. Total proteins, lipids, vitamins A, B1, B6, and C, fiber, and ash were collected. Proteins, lipids, and vitamins A, B1, B6, and C were nearly double in the leaves of seedlings while fiber and ash were higher in the leaves of mature trees. The study concluded that seedling foliage of M. oleifera was higher in nutritive value than other common leafy vegetables, such as cabbage, fenugreek, lettuce, and spinach. The foliage would be a good source of fodder and fish feed as well. Foliage of seedlings 31 to 210 days in age has the highest vitamin content.

Author(s): D'Souza J and AR Kulkarni
Published in: Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany.   Jan 1, 1993
Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Pages: 479-485
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The nutritive value of tender foliage of seedlings four to eight months in age and mature trees of Moringa oleifera were compared. Samples were collected from plants grown without special irrigation or fertilizer treatment. Total proteins, lipids, vitamins A, B1, B6, and C, fiber, and ash were collected. Proteins, lipids, and vitamins A, B1, B6, and C were nearly double in the leaves of seedlings while fiber and ash were higher in the leaves of mature trees. The study concluded that seedling foliage of M. oleifera was higher in nutritive value than other common leafy vegetables, such as cabbage, fenugreek, lettuce, and spinach. The foliage would be a good source of fodder and fish feed as well. Foliage of seedlings 31 to 210 days in age has the highest vitamin content.