&lt;b&gt;Severe Damage of &lt;i&gt;Moringa Oleifera&lt;/i&gt; Lam. Leaves by &lt;i&gt;Ulopeza Phaeothoracica&lt;/i&gt; Hampson (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Ungogo Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria: A Short Communication&lt;/b&gt;

Yusuf, S. R.; Yusif, DI

doi:10.4314/bajopas.v7i1.23

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“…Insect pests associated with M. oleifera can be categorized as defoliators, sap feeders, and bark, pod and seed borers, together with some non-insect pests [52,53]. Insect larva (e.g., Noordablitealis, Eupterote mollifera, Euproctis pasteopa [53], Ulopeza phaeothoracica [54]) mostly fed on the leaves, causing reduced leaf biomass production and damaged leaves are improper for human consumption. Seeds, when punctured by larva, became unviable for seedling and other uses.…”

Section: Pests and Diseasesmentioning

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The Potential of Some Moringa Species for Seed Oil Production

2018

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There is an increasingly demand for alternative vegetable oils sources. Over the last decade there has been fast growing interest in Moringa oleifera Lam., particularly due to its high seed oil yield (30-40%), while other Moringa species with similar potentialities are reducing their representativeness worldwide. This review reinforces the interesting composition of Moringa oil, rich in oleic acid and highly resistant to oxidation, for industrial purposes, and shows that other Moringa species could also be exploited for similar purposes. In particular, Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fiori has an interesting oil yield and higher resistance to pest and diseases, and Moringa stenopetala (Bak. f.) Cuf. is highlighted for its increased resistance to adverse climate conditions, of potential interest in a climate change scenario. Exploring adapted varieties or producing interspecies hybrids can create added value to these less explored species, while renewing attention to endangered species. Moringa seed oil can be extracted by conventional methods or using physical methods (pressing), creating diverse products from a compositional perspective, able to serve both the biodiesel and food industries.

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The Potential of Some Moringa Species for Seed Oil Production

2018

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“…In their review, Kotikal and Math [ 90 ] categorized insect pests associated with MO in India as defoliators, sap feeders, and bark, pod and seed borers, and have listed non-insect pests. Yusuf and Yusif [ 91 ] confirmed the presence of MO leaf feeding insect larvae ( Ulopeza phaeothoracica ) in Nigeria. Moringa leaves browsed and shredded by insect larva are less appealing for human dietary consumption.…”

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Challenges and opportunities for Moringa growers in southern Ethiopia and Kenya

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Moringa oleifera (MO) and M. stenopetala (MS) are two commonly cultivated species of the Moringaceae family. Some households in southern Ethiopia (S. ETH) and Kenya (KEN) plant MS and MO, respectively. The edible parts of these species are rich in amino acids, vitamins and minerals, especially selenium. Despite their nutritional value, Moringa is sometimes considered as a “famine food”. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of dietary utilization of these plants by Moringa Growing Households (MGHs). Moringa growing households were surveyed in 2015. Twenty-four and 56 heads of MGHs from S. ETH and KEN, respectively, were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. Subsistence agriculture was the main source of livelihood for all MGHs in S. ETH and 71% of those in KEN. All MGHs in S. ETH cultivated MS while those in KEN cultivated MO. Of the MGH heads in S. ETH, 71% had grown MS as long as they remember; the median cultivation period of MO in KEN was 15 years. All MGHs in S. ETH and 79% in KEN used Moringa leaves as a source of food. Forms of consumption of leaves were boiled fresh leaves, and leaf powder used in tea or mixed with other dishes. Other uses of Moringa include as medicine, fodder, shade, agroforestry, and as a source of income. Although MO and MS have multiple uses, MGHs face several challenges, including a lack of reliable information on nutritional and medicinal values, inadequate access to markets for their products, and pest and disease stresses to their plants. Research and development to address these challenges and to promote the use of these species in the fight against hidden hunger are necessary.

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