Environmental Importance of Mulberry: A Review

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.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

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.

Keywords: Mulberry, environment, carbon sequestration, heavy metals, soil erosion


How to Cite

Manzoor, Shaista, and Kahkashan Qayoom. 2024. “Environmental Importance of Mulberry: A Review”. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 46 (8):95-105. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82681.