EFFECT OF HARVEST TIME AND THE DELAYED DRYING PROCESS ON THE QUALITY OF MORINGA LEAVES (MORINGA OLEIFERA)

Dianita, Rahmi and Rahman Sy., A. and Yani, Ahmad and Nasution, Hasriati (2025) EFFECT OF HARVEST TIME AND THE DELAYED DRYING PROCESS ON THE QUALITY OF MORINGA LEAVES (MORINGA OLEIFERA). Russian Journal of Agriculture and Socio Economics Science, 8 (164). pp. 99-104. ISSN 2226-1184 (Online)

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Abstract

The quality of food and feed from plant origin is determined from harvest time and handling after harvest. Moringa is a plant that can be used for food and feed. Potential Moringa is reviewed in terms of nutrients so that it is referred to as a superfood and also has very potential as a super feed. This study aims to analyze the nutrient quality of moringa leaves harvested at different harvest times and the delayed handling by drying after harvest. The experimental design used is a randomized complete design with a factorial pattern involving 2 factors. The first factor is the harvest time (morning and evening), and the second is the time before handling, with drying time delays of 0, 2, 4, and 6 hours after harvest. Dry weight, ash levels, crude protein, and fiber are markedly affected by harvest time and delayed handling (delay in drying time). The study concluded that the quality of moringa leaves is maintained at the morning harvest, and the drying process must be done immediately after harvest. The quality of moringa leaves tends to decrease with the delay of the drying process in the afternoon harvest.

Type:	Article
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Depositing User:	Dianita
Date Deposited:	20 Aug 2025 01:05
Last Modified:	20 Aug 2025 01:05
URI:	https://repository.unja.ac.id/id/eprint/85540

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