Moringa Leaf – A Super Food

Authors

  • R. Balakumbahan
  • V. A. Sathiyamurthy
  • G. J. Janavi

Keywords:

Moringa, Super food, Nutraceuticals, Leaf production

Abstract

Moringa (Moringa oleifera) an Indian originated vegetable crop termed as “super food” because of its nutritional as well as medicinal properties, popularly been cultivated in tropical regions of the world. Moringa leaf is a potent source of nutrients minerals and antioxidant properties which helps to have healthy human life. International demand for moringa leaf is in increasing trend, shows a positive sign to farmers to get into moringa farming for leaf production instead of the traditional practice of moringa pod production.

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Author Biographies

R. Balakumbahan

Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India

V. A. Sathiyamurthy

Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India

G. J. Janavi

Dept. of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India

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Published

2020-06-15

How to Cite

[1]
Balakumbahan, R. et al. 2020. Moringa Leaf – A Super Food. Biotica Research Today. 2, 6 (Jun. 2020), 438–440.

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