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Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill: Potential uses of an underutilized multipurpose tree in Ethiopia

Authors :
Zerihun Nigussie
Getachew Alemayehu
Source :
African Journal of Plant Science. 7:468-475
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
Academic Journals, 2013.

Abstract

Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill is the most productive multipurpose tree widely distributed in tropics and subtropics; and usually planted by smallholder farmers mostly for its fodder and soil improvement values. The objective of the present study was to review the various aspects (with emphasis on its importance) of S. sesban and generate comprehensive technical information for scholars who wish to study the plant in detail. Different parts ofS. sesban is reputed for various purposes such as weed control, phytoremediation, anti-inflammation and antioxidant effect, abortion and antifertility agent, antimicrobial activity, firewood source, livestock feed and pasture improvement, green manure, mosquito repellant, live support and Schistosoma control. Having these and other multiple uses, S. sesban can contribute to sustainable livelihoods by improving household food, nutrition and health security. Key words: Sesbania sesban, phytoremediation, anti-inflammation, antioxidant,livelihood.

Details

ISSN :
19960824
Volume :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
African Journal of Plant Science
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........4c17131bca77491ea65ee1637da39f63
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5897/ajps2012.0716