Abstract
Moringa oleifera L. (moringa) is known as one of the most useful multipurpose plants. It can be effectively utilized as a natural biopesticide and inhibitor of several plant pathogens. Thus, it can be included in integrated pest management strategies. Moringa and its products have different uses in many agricultural systems. The use of moringa as a crop enhancer is an eco-friendly way of improving crop yields at the lowest possible cost. This inexpensive increase in productivity can contribute to meeting some of the food needs in some parts of the world as the global population increases and poverty rates rise. One of the most important characteristics of moringa is that it has high biological and nutritional values and can be used as animal feed, green fertilizer, medicine, biopesticide and in seed production. Moringa has been characterized as a potentially useful animal feed owing to its high content of protein, carotenoids, several minerals and vitamins (such as iron and ascorbic acid) and certain phytochemicals (kaempferitrin, isoquercitrin, rhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin). This review aims to provide more knowledge about the nature, nutritional value, phytochemicals and uses of Moringa oleifera as a promising material in the fields of soil and plant management, water treatment, as well as animal and poultry production.
Highlights
In recent years, different phytogenic feed additives, i.e., aromatic plants or their respective essential oils have been investigated for poultry [1,2,3]
Some parts of the moringa tree contain toxins and other anti-nutritional factors, which limit their utility as a source of food for humans or animals
We can state that moringa is rich in phytochemical compounds that confer on the plant significant medicinal properties that could be valuable for treating certain ailments
Summary
Different phytogenic feed additives, i.e., aromatic plants or their respective essential oils have been investigated for poultry [1,2,3]. Moringa oleifera (ethanol or aqueous) extracts are regarded as biopesticidal products that are ecofriendly, have low cash input, are readily available, have a minimal environmental impact and are helpful in plant disease management. The use of MLE as a crop enhancer is an environmentally friendly way of increasing crop yields at the lowest possible cost This inexpensive increase in productivity can contribute to meeting some of the food needs in some parts of the worldwide, associated with the global population increase, as poverty rates rise [18]. This article aims to provide more knowledge about the nature, description, nutritional values and uses of M. oleifera as a promising material in soil and plant management, water treatment and the animal and poultry industry
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