Affiliation:
1. Department of Botany, University of Rajastahn, JLN Marg, Jaipur 302004, India
Abstract
Moringa oleifera Lam. tree is considered a miracle tree due to its nutrientrich profile. This plant has been widely cultivated throughout the world for its
medicinal and nutritional benefits. Moringa plant contains a significant amount of
various phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, and phenolics
that are responsible for their various medicinal, nutritional, and other applications. The
use of moringa in pharmacological drugs not only increases cultivation but also
increases the over-exploitation of this tree. As the conventional methods of moringa
reproduction are not much effective, we require additional alternative strategies to
multiply moringa plants. Micro-propagation is considered an effective method to
produce a large number of transplants within a short time period. This chapter explores
the micro-propagation approaches of M. oleifera together with its nutritional profile
and biological activities.
Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS
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