Moringa (Moringa oleifera) an Indian originated vegetable crop termed as “super food” because of its nutritional as well as medicinal properties, popularly been cultivated in tropical regions of the world. Moringa leaf is a potent source of nutrients minerals and antioxidant properties which helps to have healthy human life. International demand for moringa leaf is in increasing trend, shows a positive sign to farmers to get into moringa farming for leaf production instead of the traditional practice of moringa pod production.
R. Balakumbahan*
Department of Vegetable Science, Horticultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu (625 604), India
V. A. Sathiyamurthy
G. J. Janavi
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