One Plant.
Many Uses.
In efforts to address the UN SDGs, with innovative utilization of smart crops in emerging food systems, we intend to explore the use of moringa beyond a food for humans–but also as a food for plants (as a micronutrient fertilizer, growth promotor and companion crop) and animals (livestock, fish, birds and bees). Moringa (Moringa oleifera) contains protein, micronutrients, growth promoters and protective compounds shown to boost yields and improve quality of foods, while reducing chemical fertilizer inputs and thus harmful environmental bi-products. As a super fast growing tree, moringa can sequester and store atmospheric carbon estimated at rates 20X most plant species–ofsetting climate change and promoting a healthier world.
Potential Health Benefits
Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Controls blood sugar in prevention and treatment of diabetes
Stabilizes body weight Builds muscle and reduces excess fat
Enhances brain function and memory. Reduces anxiety and headaches
Increases breastmilk and nutrition for infants
Builds strong bones. Prevents inflammation Treat arthritis in joints
Increases energy, and body function Improves sleep
Provides children with essential vitamins and nutrients
Moringa is a vegetable and medicinal tree.
It is high in protein, nutrients and health benefits. It is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and aids in improved nutrition, health, and disease prevention for humans.
In livestock moringa can increase feed quality for generating more milk, muscle, and immunity.
Overall, moringa’s many uses can help address food security, income generation, and environmental integrity
CDFA Grant
Making Global Solutions Local: Increasing Awareness and Consumption of Nutrient-Dense Moringa for All Californians Dr. Carrie Waterman, PI. The Regents of the University of California, DavisIncreasing consumption and production of climate-sensitive, nutrient-dense specialty crops in California is imperative. Moringa oleifera (moringa) is an ideal crop in speed with California’s mission to have a healthier environment, healthier people, and prosperous farmers. While utilization of moringa at a global level is rapidly increasing, there is a vast knowledge gap in California and unmet potential for local market growth. Through presentations and intensive training, this project will sequentially increase awareness, knowledge, availability, and access of moringa to over 25,000 California residents, with a focus on underserved communities. Impact assessment of knowledge gained, taste preferences, adoption of cultivation, and consumption of moringa will be measured by quantitative and qualitative means. Results will be published as part of an online website and resource to disseminate information and connect producers with consumers, ultimately scaling the moringa industry in California.
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