An overview of potential multipurpose agroforestry tree species, Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels in India
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Jamun (Syzygium cuminii L.) Skeels) is evergreen MPTs (Multipurpose Tree species) widely grown in traditional agroforestry systems (agri-silviculture and agri-horticulture) of India, except very dry areas. It produces excellent nutritious fruits, which contains carbohydrates, dietary fibre, fat, protein, vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B6 and C with trace minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium). The seed and bark is used to control dysentery and hyperglycaemia, and in diabetic patients. Leaves of the Jamun are used in strengthening the teeth and gums, whereas fruits used in relief for colic, stomach-ache and enlarged spleen. It may accelerate work towards food security through extra food production from degraded and waste areas. The species is widely used for reclamation of salt affected soils and waterlogged areas. Their contribution in environmental conservation through biomass production and carbon sequestration processes. It also helps in conserving biodiversity in traditional agroforestry systems and natural forest areas.
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Biodiversity, Biomass production and Carbon sequestration, Food security, Jamun, MPTs, Salt affected soils, Traditional agroforestry systems
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Swami, S. B., Thakor, N.S. J., Patil, M. M. and Haldankar, P. M. (2012). Jamun (Syzygium cuminii (L.): A review of its food and medicinal uses. Food and Nutrition Sciences 3: 1100-1117.
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Ullah, R. and Al-Amin, M. (2012). Above- and belowground carbon stock estimation in a natural forest of Bangladesh. Journal of Forest Science, 58(8): 372-379.
Yadav, R. P. and Bisht, J.K. (2013). Agroforestry: A way to conserve MPTs in North Western Himalaya. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, 1(9): 8-13.
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An overview of potential multipurpose agroforestry tree species, Syzygium cuminii (L.) Skeels in India. (2016). Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 8(3), 1714-1719. https://doi.org/10.31018/jans.v8i3.1028
