The “Colors” of Moringa: Biotechnological Approaches

TL;DR

Moringa oleifera is a versatile plant with potential in sustainable agriculture, biomedicine, and green technology, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits and standardize its use.

Contribution

The paper highlights recent biotechnological advances in Moringa oleifera and its potential for sustainable development and biomedical applications.

Findings

Moringa-based electrospun fibers and biopolymers show antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Moringa supports green biotechnology through sustainable agriculture and nanomaterials.

AI and deep learning can enhance Moringa breeding for improved varieties.

Abstract

Moringa oleifera (MO), a nutritionally and pharmacologically potent species, is emerging as a sustainable candidate for applications across bioenergy, agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and biomedicine. This review explores recent advances in MO-based biotechnologies, highlighting novel extraction methods, green nanotechnology, and clinical trial findings. Although MO’s resilience offers promise for climate-smart agriculture and public health, challenges remain in standardizing cultivation and verifying therapeutic claims. This work underscores MO’s translational potential and the need for integrative, interdisciplinary research. MO is used in advanced materials, like electrospun fibers and biopolymers, showing filtration, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties—important for the biomedical industry and environmental remediation. In textiles, it serves as an eco-friendly alternative for wastewater treatment and yarn sizing. Biotechnological advancements, such as genome sequencing and in vitro culture, enhance traits and metabolite production. MO supports green biotechnology through sustainable agriculture, nanomaterials, and biocomposites. MO shows potential for disease management, immune support, metabolic health, and dental care, but requires further clinical trials for validation. Its resilience is suitable for land restoration and food security in arid areas. AI and deep learning enhance Moringa breeding, allowing for faster, cost-effective development of improved varieties. MO’s diverse applications establish it as a key element for sustainable development in arid regions.

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