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A second look at the lowlyMalunggay

DA Biotechnology Program


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The hardest thing to SEE is

what is IN FRONT OF YOUR EYES

- Goethe


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The crop that could

Save a million lives..Save a million lives..

Impact local andImpact local and

international marketinternational market

Utilize millions ofUtilize millions of

marginalized landsmarginalized lands

Increase incomesIncrease incomes

Attain socio-economic equityAttain socio-economic equity

Generate millions of jobsGenerate millions of jobs

Make the Philippines globallyMake the Philippines globally

competitivecompetitive


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All parts are useful

Flowers, Bark, Gum and Roots

Medicine

Seeds

Water purification

Medicine

Cooking oil

Cosmetics

Lubricants

Green Manure

Leaves and Pods

Nutrition

Medicine

Plant Growth Hormone
http://peacecorps.mtu.edu/seeds.jpg


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Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition Malunggay, scientifically known as

Moringa oleifera Lamk, is the worlds mostnutritious crop. Natural Nutrition for the tropicsChurch

World Service and Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization


THE IRONOF SPINACH

FRESHFRESH


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Food and NutritionFood and Nutrition


25 TIMESTHE IRON OF

SPINACH

DRIEDDRIED

THE VITAMIN COF ORANGES

10 TIMES THEVITAMIN A OF

CARROTS

15 TIMES THEPOTASSIUM OF

BANANAS

17 TIMES THE

CALCIUM & 9

TIMESTHEPROTEIN OF MILK


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Moringa OilMoringa Oil

Seeds contain 40% of oil, which can beused for oil extraction without reducingtheir effectiveness for water treatment

Skin Care and CosmeticsSkin Care and Cosmetics

Can produce an excellent massage oilbecause of good anti-oxidant

properties with 4-5 years shelf life


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CookingCooking

Because of its high quantities of OleicAcids (part of the Omega 9 EFA family), itis good in cooking and a replacement for

olive oil; it is odorless to mild nutty flavor

Water TreatmentWater Treatment

Has the ability to detoxify contaminatedwater for drinking and cooking


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Natures PharmacyNatures Pharmacy

Reported Medicinal Value for the ff.Reported Medicinal Value for the ff.effects/conditions/disorders/diseaseseffects/conditions/disorders/diseases

Anti-microbial/biocidalAsthma

Cancer therapy/protectionCirculatory/endocrine disorders (incl. anemia)DetoxificationDigestive disordersInflammation

ImmunityNervous disordersReproductive healthGeneral disorders/conditions


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Harvesting Golden Green


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Malunggay seed powder as

household water purifier

Leaves, flowers and podsas cooking ingredients

B ac ky ar d F arm i n g

Malunggay tree as living fence

Leaves as natural pesticide,domestic cleaning agent


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All parts as natural medicines Leaves:Leaves:good for headache, bleeding

from a shallow cut, bacterial and fungalskin complaints, anti-inflammatory,

gastric ulcers and diarrhea, malnutrition

Flowers:Flowers:ideal for breastfeeding,urinary problems

Pods:Pods:de-wormer, treat liver and spleenproblems and pains of the joints,malnutrition, diarrhea



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All parts as natural medicines

Seeds:Seeds:treat arthritis, rheumatism,gout, cramp, STD, boils, and urinary

problems; relaxant for epilepsy

Roots, bark, and gum:Roots, bark, and gum:have thesame medicinal value but are more

concentrated



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Malunggay processedleaves for foodfortification

Malunggay dried leavesfor animal feeds

Malunggay seeds forMoringa Oil

Other:

Malunggay cake for watertreatment and biofertilizer

CommercialPlanting


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Seeds for Moringa Oil

For cooking, lubricating,

cosmetics, aroma therapy,perfumes

The Philippines can penetratethe international market

Seed Producers can amass a netincome of approximatelyPhP 218,000 521,000 perhectare/year @ PhP20/kg ofseeds

It has a potential to generate anestimated 10,000 jobs/3,000has. for Filipinos

L f A i l F d F ifi i d


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Leaves for Animal Feed Fortification and

Soybean Meal SubstitutionThis can substitute half of

the countrys imports forsoybean meal=US$120M.

In the long-run, thecountry can produce meatand milk high in proteinand low in fats.

It can supply the demand in thelocal market and possibly theinternational market!

Leaves Producers can have anestimated net income of PhP 1.43

Million per hectare/ year @ PhP5/kgof leaves

It has a potential to generate anestimated 10,000 jobs/3,000 has.for Filipinos


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Leaves for Food Fortification

Given its nutritional value, it

can be utilized in fortifyingsauces, juices, spices, milk,bread, and most importantly,instant noodles.

It can supply the local market.

Leaves Producers can have anestimated net income of PhP1.43 Million per hectare/ year@ PhP5/kg of leaves

It has a potential to generatean estimated 10,000

jobs/3,000 has. for Filipinos


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Golden Green-derived products


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Moringa Shea Balm

MoringaVeggie

Capsule

Water Treatment AgentMoringa Oil


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Farming Golden Green


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tolerates a wide range of environmental

conditions

grows best between 25 to 35oC, but willtolerate up to 48oC in the shade

altitudes below 600 meters are best, but can

grow in altitudes up to 1200 m in the tropics

prefers a well-drained sandy loam or loamsoil, but tolerates clay.

will not survive under prolonged flooding

and poor drainage tolerates a soil pH (indication of soil acidity)

of 5.0-9.0

Ad apt abi lity

Source: DA-BPISource: DA-BPI


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planted either by direct seeding,transplanting, or using hard stemcuttings

seeds have no dormancy periods

and can be planted as soon as theyare mature

stem cuttings of 45-150 cm long

with a diameter of 4-16 cm canalso be used as propagationmaterial

Pro pag ati on



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PruningPruningshould be trimmed to promote branching,increase yields, and facilitate harvesting

Pest ManagementPest Management

resistant to most insect pests and diseases,but outbreaks may occur under certainconditions. In such case, choose a pesticidethat targets the specific pest causing thedamage, and avoid pesticides that kill or

inhibit the development of beneficialorganisms and that last only a few days

Cul tu re a ndMana ge me nt



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For intensive leaf production:For intensive leaf production:

harvest green matter when plants reach aheight of 50 cm or more (every 35-40 days),cut at a distance of 15-20 cm above theground

For pod harvesting:For pod harvesting:as foodas food:: harvest pods when they are young,tender, and green. They are eaten as greenbeans. Immature seeds can be used in recipessimilar to green peas

for oil or planting material:for oil or planting material: harvest pods whenharvest pods when

they are mature and spurting. Mature seedsthey are mature and spurting. Mature seeds

appear in dark brown color.appear in dark brown color.

Harv est ing a ndHandling



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Malunggay at 10cm (in-between hills)planting distance

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