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Effect of Forage Moringa oleifera L. (moringa) on Animal Health and Nutrition and Its Beneficial Applications in Soil, Plants and Water Purification

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  • Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack

    (Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • Mahmoud Alagawany

    (Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • Ahmed S. Elrys

    (Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • El-Sayed M. Desoky

    (Department of Agriculture Botany, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • Hala M. N. Tolba

    (Department of Avian and Rabbit Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • Ahmed S. M. Elnahal

    (College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
    Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

  • Shaaban S. Elnesr

    (Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt)

  • Ayman A. Swelum

    (Department of Animal Production, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
    Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt)

Abstract

Moringa oleifera L. (moringa) is known as one of the most useful multipurpose plants. It can be effectively utilized as a natural biopesticide and inhibitor of several plant pathogens. Thus, it can be included in integrated pest management strategies. Moringa and its products have different uses in many agricultural systems. The use of moringa as a crop enhancer is an eco-friendly way of improving crop yields at the lowest possible cost. This inexpensive increase in productivity can contribute to meeting some of the food needs in some parts of the world as the global population increases and poverty rates rise. One of the most important characteristics of moringa is that it has high biological and nutritional values and can be used as animal feed, green fertilizer, medicine, biopesticide and in seed production. Moringa has been characterized as a potentially useful animal feed owing to its high content of protein, carotenoids, several minerals and vitamins (such as iron and ascorbic acid) and certain phytochemicals (kaempferitrin, isoquercitrin, rhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin). This review aims to provide more knowledge about the nature, nutritional value, phytochemicals and uses of Moringa oleifera as a promising material in the fields of soil and plant management, water treatment, as well as animal and poultry production.

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  • Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack & Mahmoud Alagawany & Ahmed S. Elrys & El-Sayed M. Desoky & Hala M. N. Tolba & Ahmed S. M. Elnahal & Shaaban S. Elnesr & Ayman A. Swelum, 2018. "Effect of Forage Moringa oleifera L. (moringa) on Animal Health and Nutrition and Its Beneficial Applications in Soil, Plants and Water Purification," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 8(9), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:8:y:2018:i:9:p:145-:d:170557
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    1. Michelle CF Djouhou & Borelle Mafogang & Elie Fokou & Dieudonné Nwaga, 2020. "Inclusion of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder in Broiler Chicken Feed and its Effect on Growth Performance, Biochemical Profile and Metabolism Stimulation - Case Study of the Synthesis of Some Sulphur Com," Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, Biomedical Research Network+, LLC, vol. 28(4), pages 21845-21853, July.
    2. Elwy A. Ashour & Mohamed S. El-Kholy & Mahmoud Alagawany & Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack & Laila A. Mohamed & Ayman E. Taha & Ahmed I. El Sheikh & Vito Laudadio & Vincenzo Tufarelli, 2020. "Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Moringa oleifera Leaves and/or Seeds Powder on Production, Egg Characteristics, Hatchability and Blood Chemistry of Laying Japanese Quails," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(6), pages 1-9, March.

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