Study – Pulp and Papermaking from Moringa oleifera Stems
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Study – Pulp and Papermaking from Moringa oleifera Stems

This study assessed fibre characteristics of Moringa oleifera (Lam) stem for pulp and paper production.  It was found that Moringa oleifera is suitable for pulp and paper production, with 5 year old Moringa oleifera being better suited than younger trees. CONCLUSION “From the results of this work, Moringa oleifera stem can be used for pulp…

Paper Making with Moringa oleifera
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Paper Making with Moringa oleifera

This investigation examines the fibre characteristics of Moringa oleifera to determine its suitability for pulp and paper manufacturing in Nigeria. CONCLUSION “The result of the investigation of fibre characteristics of the wood stem of moringa oleifera revealed that the species have a long fibre length for paper production. A distinct pattern of variation could be…

Water Purification and Antibacterial Efficacy of Moringa oleifera
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Water Purification and Antibacterial Efficacy of Moringa oleifera

Due to the lack of adequate clean water and sanitation in many developing countries, these researched conducted this study in search of a solution.  Thus this study investigates the water purifying property of Moringa oleifera seed powder and determines the role of seed extracts against a few bacterial growths. Conclusion: “Taken together, the seed powder…

Effectiveness of Moringa oleifera seed as a Coagulant
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Effectiveness of Moringa oleifera seed as a Coagulant

This is a study to show the effectiveness of Moringa oleifera seed as a coagulant to purify water.  The reason for this study was the high cost of treated water, which rural communities can’t afford, so they resort to low quality water exposing them to waterborne diseases. Moringa seeds are readily available in rural areas…

Wastewater Treatment Potential of Moringa stenopetala over Moringa olifera
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Wastewater Treatment Potential of Moringa stenopetala over Moringa olifera

This study compares Moringa oleifera and Moringa stenopetala seed powder for purifying water. Stenopetala was found to be more effective and would warrant more scientific research to be used in communities without safe water supply. Conclusion “For conclusion, using M. stenopetala as a natural coagulant has advantages to many countries of the developing world. It…

Moringa Pellets for Commercial Rabbits
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Moringa Pellets for Commercial Rabbits

This study was a feeding trial carried out over 70 days to determine the effect of dietary pellets of Moringa oleifera leaves on digestibly, weight gain and carcass trait of growing rabbits.  CONCLUSION “The dried leaves of M. oleifera are adapted to the manufacture of pellets. This format is well appreciated by the growing rabbits….

Effect of Spacing and Harvest Frequency on the Growth and Leaf Yield of Moringa by Dr Amaglo Newton
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Effect of Spacing and Harvest Frequency on the Growth and Leaf Yield of Moringa by Dr Amaglo Newton

This paper is the result of a series of experiments which were performed to investigate spacing and harvest frequency effects on the growth, leaf yield and quality of Moringa oleifera Lam.  It was performed by Dr Amaglo Newton (AHM Member) and this team at the Department of Horticulture of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science…