Environmental Importance of Mulberry: A Review : This Article is Published in the Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Mulberry is a woody, deciduous tree that is economically important. It is regarded as a distinctive plant on the planet due to its widespread geological distribution across continents, ability to be cultivated in various forms, multiple uses of leaf foliage and positive impact in environmental safety approaches such as ecorestoration of degraded lands, bioremediation of polluted sites, water conservation, soil erosion prevention, and enhancement of air quality through carbon sequestration. Mulberry has a robust root system. Mulberry root systems can significantly improve soil shear strength and anti-erosive capacity. Mulberry plantations are extremely effective in suppressing sand storms and conserving water and soil. The review investigates the role of mulberry trees in carbon sequestration, ecorestoration, soil and water conservation, bioremediation of heavy metals and afforestation.

Author(s) Details:

Shaista Manzoor
College of Temperate Sericulture, Mirgund, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India.

Kahkashan Qayoom
College of Temperate Sericulture, Mirgund, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India.

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Recent Global Research Developments in Mulberry’s Environmental Significance

Mulberry Genome Analysis: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspective Mulberry (Morus spp.) is a perennial, cross-pollinated, deciduous eudicot tree belonging to the family Moraceae. It’s cultivated worldwide for silkworm rearing due to its environmental adaptability. Beyond that, mulberry is also used for herbal tea, wine, and beverages, and it’s considered a valuable source of pharmacological compounds. However, several factors hinder mulberry crop development, including complex genetics, genome duplication, and prolonged breeding time. Researchers are exploring integrated omic approaches using available genomics resources for future population genomic analysis [1].

Prospect and Commercial Production of Economically Important Mulberry Varieties Biotechnological tools, such as micropropagation, in vitro tissue culture, and genetic engineering, have contributed to stress-tolerant mulberry varieties. These advancements enhance foliage production and economic returns [2].

Future Perspectives of Mulberry Genomic Research Efforts in mulberry genomics aim to aid breeding by developing tailor-made varieties. Researchers summarize recent developments and discuss genome research’s future prospects for improving mulberry crops [3].

References

1. Mondal, R., Rohela, G.K., Saha, P., Sangannavar, P.A., Gnanesh, B.N. (2023). Mulberry Genome Analysis: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspective. In: Gnanesh, B.N., Vijayan, K. (eds) The Mulberry Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28478-6_4
2. Mallick, P., Sengupta, M. (2022). Prospect and Commercial Production of Economically Important Plant Mulberry (Morus Sp.) Towards the Upliftment of Rural Economy. In: Gupta, S., Chaturvedi, P. (eds) Commercial Scale Tissue Culture for Horticulture and Plantation Crops . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-0055-6_10
3. Gnanesh, B.N., Mondal, R., Vijayan, K. (2023). Future Perspectives of Mulberry Genomic Research. In: Gnanesh, B.N., Vijayan, K. (eds) The Mulberry Genome. Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28478-6_13

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