Biodiversity and agricultural productivity enhancement in Nigeria: application of processed Moringa oleifera seeds for improved organic farming

Emmanuel, S.; Emmanuel, Bello; Zaku, S. G.; Thomas, Samuel

doi:10.5251/abjna.2011.2.5.867.871

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“…Organic farming based on using MMS as fertilizer on a maize farm achieved significant improvement on available nutrients in soil and increased the yield of maize. Emmanuel et al (2011) found that MMS has great support for available nutrients, microbial growth, yield and certain nutrient i.e., Mn, Cu, K and Ca compared to control plot. Davis et al (2006) stated that addition of MOR as a green manure significantly improved soil fertility and plant growh.…”

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Effect of Moringa Residues on Nutrients Availability and Wheat Production in Sandy and Calcareous Soils

Merwad

Khalil

2018

Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering

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Using organic substances i.e. Moringa oleifera residues (MOR) as soil conditioners is an important management strategy that can improve and uplift soil-quality properties and alter the nutrient cycling through mineralization or immobilization. Two experiments were conducted to study the effect of MOR i.e. leaves (ML) and meal seed (MMS) at a rate of 5, 10 and 15 Mg ha -1 on soil pH, available N, P and K content during various incubation periods as well as yield and nutrient uptake of wheat (Triticum aestivum L cv., Sakha 93) plants grown on sandy and calcareous soils. Soil pH values decreased with increasing application rates of MOR at different periods in the two tested soils. Soil pH values were lower with addition of MMS residues treatment than with ML. The highest values of available N, P and K were found in the tested soils when treated with 15 Mg ha -1 of MMS followed by 15 Mg ha -1 of ML at different periods. While the lowest ones were obtained with untreated soils followed by 5 Mg ha -1 ML. Available N was showed a highest increase after 90 days of incubation for the sandy soil and after 120 days for calcareous soil under application of MOR. Available P and K contents were increased gradually up to 120 days and then decreased for the two soils. The highest values of yield, biological yield, 1000-grain weight, protein content, straw and grain yields as well as N, P and K uptake of wheat were found in the tested soils owing to treated with15 Mg ha -1 of MML followed by 15 Mg ha -1 of ML.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Effect of Moringa Residues on Nutrients Availability and Wheat Production in Sandy and Calcareous Soils

Merwad

Khalil

2018

Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering

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“…Indeed, Moringa oil could be a good substitute for olive oil in the diet as well as for non-food applications, like biodiesel, cosmetics, and a lubricant for fine machinery. Moreover, after oil extraction, the seed cake can be used in waste water treatment as a natural coagulant [4] or as an organic fertilizer to improve agricultural productivity [5]. …”

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Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health

Leone

Spada

Battezzati

et al. 2016

IJMS

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Moringa oleifera seeds are a promising resource for food and non-food applications, due to their content of monounsaturated fatty acids with a high monounsaturated/saturated fatty acids (MUFA/SFA) ratio, sterols and tocopherols, as well as proteins rich in sulfated amino acids. The rapid growth of Moringa trees in subtropical and tropical areas, even under conditions of prolonged drought, makes this plant a reliable resource to enhance the nutritional status of local populations and, if rationalized cultivation practices are exploited, their economy, given that a biodiesel fuel could be produced from a source not in competition with human food crops. Despite the relatively diffuse use of Moringa seeds and their oil in traditional medicine, no pharmacological activity study has been conducted on humans. Some encouraging evidence, however, justifies new efforts to obtain clear and definitive information on the benefits to human health arising from seed consumption. A critical review of literature data concerning the composition of Moringa oil has set in motion a plan for future investigations. Such investigations, using the seeds and oil, will focus on cultivation conditions to improve plant production, and will study the health effects on human consumers of Moringa seeds and their oil.

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“…However, some people may fail to take up Moringa for household use or primary health care options it will still boost productivity and production. Intercrops of Moringa have led to a realization of high yields in horticultural crops and its organic fertilizer has been found to be more efficient in plant growth enhancement than organic matter from other plant compost (Prat et al, 2002;Emmanuel et al, 2011) and it is a biocide.…”

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Constraints And Opportunities For Cultivation Of Moringa oleifera In The Zimbabwean Smallholder Growers

Mudyiwa

Gadzirayi

Mupangwa

et al. 2013

Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech.

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The study sought to establish the constraints to Moringa agronomic practices and marketing in the smallholder farming sector of Zimbabwe. Purposive sampling selected 96 respondents across four study districts in Zimbabwe who were interviewed using an open-ended questionnaire. Eight focus group discussions disaggregated by gender were carried out to supplement primary data. Growers asserted Moringa oleifera production problems of livestock damage, theft, seed supply, inefficient cultivation practices resulting in inherent low productivity and poor marketing. The growers coped through intensive monoculture of M. oleifera, enhanced local seed supply from establishing their own seed orchards, product value addition and organized associations. Moringa can be used to promote climate change resilient agricultural systems and will be a solution to environmental problems.

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Biodiversity and agricultural productivity enhancement in Nigeria: application of processed Moringa oleifera seeds for improved organic farming

Cited by 21 publications

References 3 publications

Effect of Moringa Residues on Nutrients Availability and Wheat Production in Sandy and Calcareous Soils

Effect of Moringa Residues on Nutrients Availability and Wheat Production in Sandy and Calcareous Soils

Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health

Constraints And Opportunities For Cultivation Of Moringa oleifera In The Zimbabwean Smallholder Growers

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