期刊名称：International Journal of Development and Sustainability
印刷版ISSN：2186-8662
出版年度：2013
卷号：2
期号：2
页码：799-813
出版社：International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
摘要：Inadequate health care supply, poor nutrition, low income levels, use of trees and their by-products for provision of food, medicine and cosmetics are common among the rural people of the developing nations. Moringa Tree has been reported to bea wonder plant that is useful for human and animal nutrition, health, cosmetics, bio-gas and water purification among other uses. Empirical evidences on the economics of its production highlights its potential as a tool for enhancing the income of its producers. However, the level of awareness of its uses and evidence of its efficacy among resource-poor farmers in Nigeria is generally low. Therefore, canvassing for the cultivation and use of Moringa Tree among the resource-poor farmers is necessary for poverty alleviation and will make Moringa Tree and its by-products a tool for rural development. This paper reviews the myriads of evidences on the usage of Moringa Tree, leaves, flower, fruits, seed, root and their by-products as reported by various researchers worldwide. The reviews suggest that Agricultural Extension agents can play a vital role in disseminating information on the role Moringa Tree can play in wealth creation for poor farmers.
