Mulberry Fruit – Therapeutic and Industrial Values
Prazalit Protim Tamuly
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Th. Aruna Singha *
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Chinthiya Gogoi
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Savitha, Gopalakrishna
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Birina Kaushiki
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Dhanalakhi Gogoi
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Nanita Bora
College of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Merrylina Marak
Directorate of Sericulture, Govt. of Assam, Sivsagar, Assam-785640, India.
Abhasdeep Kakoty
Department of Extension Education, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
Dibya Jyoti Hazarika
Department of Sericulture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-13, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The host plant under the genus Morus is highly considered for rearing of silkworm. Apart from the rearing, the mulberry plant can be utilized in many valuable purposes. Among the plant parts, the mulberry fruit is highly nutritious. Mulberry fruits can be made available in the form fresh and processed food. Mulberry fruits or mulberry extracts possess plant-based compounds that could possibly prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, along with other serious medical conditions. The berries are utilized for treating to cure many health issues and industrial purposes. The pigments extracted from the fruits are very demanding in the cosmetic and textile industry. There may be therapeutic applications for varieties that contain high essential elements, which could boost the potential for manufacturing and employing in the years to come.
Keywords: Morus spp., nutritional value, cosmetic, industrial value, medicinal properties