The host plant under the genus Morus is highly considered for rearing of silkworm. Apart from the rearing, the mulberry plant can be utilized in many valuable purposes. Among the plant parts, the mulberry fruit is highly nutritious. Mulberry fruits can be made available in the form fresh and processed food. Mulberry fruits or mulberry extracts possess plant-based compounds that could possibly prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, along with other serious medical conditions. The berries are utilized for treating to cure many health issues and industrial purposes. The pigments extracted from the fruits are very demanding in the cosmetic and textile industry. There may be therapeutic applications for varieties that contain high essential elements, which could boost the potential for manufacturing and employing in the years to come.
Tamuly et al. (Sat,) studied this question.