Moringa oleifera in South Africa: A review on its production, growing conditions and consumption as a food source

Mashamaite, Chuene Victor; Pieterse, P. J. S.; Mothapo, Natasha Palesa; Phiri, Ethel E.

doi:10.17159/sajs.2021/8689

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“…The plant’s multipurpose nutritional and health benefits have been widely reported in Africa and most parts of the world [ 140 , 160 , 161 , 162 ]. The plant has been traditionally used in Africa for food, livestock feed, nutrition, and medicine [ 163 ]. Recently, Moringa has been used in biofuel production, cosmetics, and water purification [ 161 , 164 ].…”

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Immune System and Epidemics: The Role of African Indigenous Bioactive Substances

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With over 6 million coronavirus pandemic deaths, the African continent reported the lowest death rate despite having a high disease burden. The African community’s resilience to the pandemic has been attributed to climate and weather conditions, herd immunity, repeated exposure to infectious organisms that help stimulate the immune system, and a disproportionately large youth population. In addition, functional foods, herbal remedies, and dietary supplements contain micronutrients and bioactive compounds that can help boost the immune system. This review identified significant traditional fermented foods and herbal remedies available within the African continent with the potential to boost the immune system in epidemics and pandemics. Methodology: Databases, such as PubMed, the Web of Science, and Scopus, were searched using relevant search terms to identify traditional African fermented foods and medicinal plants with immune-boosting or antiviral capabilities. Cereal-based fermented foods, meat-, and fish-based fermented foods, and dairy-based fermented foods containing antioxidants, immunomodulatory effects, probiotics, vitamins, and peptides were identified and discussed. In addition, nine herbal remedies and spices belonging to eight plant families have antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, and antiviral properties. Peptides, flavonoids, alkaloids, sterols, ascorbic acid, minerals, vitamins, and saponins are some of the bioactive compounds in the remedies. Bioactive compounds in food and plants significantly support the immune system and help increase resistance against infectious diseases. The variety of food and medicinal plants found on the African continent could play an essential role in providing community resilience against infectious diseases during epidemics and pandemics. The African continent should investigate nutritional, herbal, and environmental factors that support healthy living and longevity.

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“…In SA, several flagship projects have been initiated due to growing interest. One example includes the Agricultural Research Council’s Vegetable and Ornamental Plants group in Roodeplaat researching moringa propagation, cultivation practices, processing, storage (shelf-life) and analysis on biological activities, safety and phytochemistry ( Mashamaite et al, 2021 ).…”

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Neglected and Underutilised Crops: A Systematic Review of Their Potential as Food and Herbal Medicinal Crops in South Africa

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The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential as food and herbal medicinal crops. Over 5,000 species have been identified and earmarked for their medical attributes in formal and informal setups. Researchers, plant breeders and policymakers have mostly ignored the development potential of these crops. Consequently, their value chains are poorly developed. In South Africa, there is a wide range of neglected and underutilised crops, which were historically popular and used by communities; however, over the years, they have lost their status within farming systems and been relegated to the status of neglected and underutilised. Recently, driven by the need to transition to more sustainable and resilient food systems, there has been renewed interest in their potential as food and herbal medicinal crops to establish new value chains that include vulnerable groups. They are now gaining global attention, and their conservation and sustainable utilisation are now being prioritized. The review confirmed that several of these crops possess nutraceutical and pharmaceutical properties, highlighting their potential for development as food and herbal medicines. However, current production levels are too low to meet the requirements for industrial development; research and development should focus on all aspects of their value chain, from crop improvement to utilisation. A transdisciplinary approach involving a wide range of actors is needed to develop the identified neglected and underutilised crops’ potential as food and herbal medicinal crops and support the development of new and inclusive value chains.

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“…Moringa leaves contain beneficial compounds include nutrients (calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, Ca, Fe, Mg, P, and Zn), vitamins (A, B, B1, B2, B3, C, and E), and essential amino acids (arginine, histidine, lysine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, methionine, threonine, leucine, isoleucine, and valine) [5]. In Southern Africa fresh or dried moringa leaves have been consumed widely to improve the nutritional status and alleviate the problem of malnutrition [6].…”

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High yield in moringa for lowland areas was obtained from the Bogor accession

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Kartika

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) is one of the non-wood forest products. Every part of the Moringa plant can be used as a source of food, medicines, and feed. The purpose of this study was to obtain information regarding the growth and production of several Moringa accessions from Indonesia with different leaves harvesting intervals. The study was conducted in January-June 2016 at the Experimental Garden Sawah Baru, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University, Dramaga. Experiments were arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) split-plot with 3 replications. The main plot was the accession with 7 different accessions and the subplot was harvesting interval with two levels, namely 5 and 7 weeks. Accessions used were from Lhokseumawe, Bogor, Solo, Banyuwangi, Tabanan, Central Halmahera, and Palu. Results showed the interaction between Bogor accession of 7-week harvesting intervals had the best ratio of harvested leaflets per harvested leaves. Bogor accession had the best growth and production in the number of leaves and weight of harvested branches. Interval harvesting of 7 weeks delivered the best growth and yields. The use of Bogor accession with 7 weeks harvesting interval is advisable to apply for intensive Moringa cultivation in Bogor or other wet lowlands.

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Moringa oleifera in South Africa: A review on its production, growing conditions and consumption as a food source

Cited by 29 publications

References 38 publications

Immune System and Epidemics: The Role of African Indigenous Bioactive Substances

Immune System and Epidemics: The Role of African Indigenous Bioactive Substances

Neglected and Underutilised Crops: A Systematic Review of Their Potential as Food and Herbal Medicinal Crops in South Africa

High yield in moringa for lowland areas was obtained from the Bogor accession

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