Indian jujube a potential fruit tree to improve the livelihood

Area of Science:

• * Agricultural Science
• * Ethnobotany
• * Phytochemistry

Background:

• * Indian Jujube (Ziziphus Mauritiana Lam.), or Ber, is a fruit tree native to South Asia with a long history of cultivation.
• * The fruit is a small drupe, popular in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide for its taste and nutritional value.
• * Ber components (fruit, seed, leaves, roots, flowers) contain bioactive substances with potential health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To review the chemical composition of Indian Jujube.
• * To explore its health benefits, culinary applications, and nutraceutical properties.
• * To assess its role in climate tolerance and supporting livelihoods.

Main Methods:

• * Systematic review of existing literature.
• * Analysis of scientific studies on Ziziphus Mauritiana.
• * Compilation of data on chemical constituents and biological activities.

Main Results:

• * Ber exhibits antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, and antidiabetic properties.
• * The tree demonstrates remarkable resistance to drought, wind, erosion, salinity, and floods.
• * Its cultivation requires minimal management, contributing to climate change mitigation.

Conclusions:

• * Indian Jujube possesses diverse therapeutic and nutraceutical potential.
• * Ziziphus Mauritiana is a climate-resilient crop valuable for food security and environmental sustainability.
• * The fruit's cultivation can enhance livelihoods in challenging environments.