Indian Company Research Reveals Moringa Tree as Potential Biofuel Feedstock

The Indian bioenergy company Advanced Biofuel Center (ABC) has developed a new variety of moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) seed, called Maru-Moringa (MOMAX3) after several years research. The development would surely advance the use of moringa oil for biofuel production.

The MOMAX3 cultivar is capable of producing significantly more of high quality moringa oil than any other available moringa seed varieties. Aside from these, the cultivar also has rust-resistance, improved germination rates, improved stress and insect tolerance, and early flowering and fruiting.

Moringa research by the company has shown that Moringa oleifera plants, also known as the drumstick tree, can produce biofuel more efficiently than other well-known feedstocks. The research also reveals that the tree could be a potential gold standard in terms of sustainability, as the MOMAX3 farms can transform unproductive land into productive farmland supporting food security and cleaner skies.