Mulberry usage and its indirect potential in cosmetic industry in Malaysia


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Fazhana Ismail, . and Nurul Salbiah Che Arifin, . Mulberry usage and its indirect potential in cosmetic industry in Malaysia. pp. 156-159. ISSN 2462-1757

Abstract

Mulberry is a shrub or tree used in various countries and recognized as the main feed for silkworm for sericulture industry. It is also known as an exquisite vegetable (young leaves and stems) as its fruit (fresh juicy alcoholic preserving) medicinal properties (mulberry leaf tea) landscaping and animal feed etc. Based on its multi-function characteristics mulberry can play a significant role in agriculture. It is a highly versatile plant in smallholder farming that can be used in various ways. Its value is multifaceted and its use is enormously extended and diversified. The main objective of this paper is to review the current worldwide use of mulberry and to explore its indirect potential in the Malaysias cosmetics industry to encourage more farmers to grow mulberry trees.


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Abstract

Mulberry is a shrub or tree used in various countries and recognized as the main feed for silkworm for sericulture industry. It is also known as an exquisite vegetable (young leaves and stems) as its fruit (fresh juicy alcoholic preserving) medicinal properties (mulberry leaf tea) landscaping and animal feed etc. Based on its multi-function characteristics mulberry can play a significant role in agriculture. It is a highly versatile plant in smallholder farming that can be used in various ways. Its value is multifaceted and its use is enormously extended and diversified. The main objective of this paper is to review the current worldwide use of mulberry and to explore its indirect potential in the Malaysias cosmetics industry to encourage more farmers to grow mulberry trees.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Mulberry (tree)
AGROVOC Term: Sericulture
AGROVOC Term: Silkworms
AGROVOC Term: Foodstuffs
AGROVOC Term: Medicine
AGROVOC Term: Landscape plants
AGROVOC Term: Animal feed crops
AGROVOC Term: Industry
AGROVOC Term: Consumer preferences
AGROVOC Term: Product development
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10600

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