A literature review and assessment of Morinda citrifolia (Noni)

OLD ABN-The State Of Queensland Acting Through The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

  • Project code: PRJ-000604

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Monday, May 23, 2005

  • Project completion date: Friday, June 23, 2006

  • National Priority: NEPI-Feasibility studies and industry literature reviews

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Program

New and Emerging Plant Industries

Research Organisation

OLD ABN-The State Of Queensland Acting Through The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

Objective Summary

To investigate the potential for a new value adding industry by conducting an extensive literature review on the plant Morinda citrifolia (noni) and its juice extract. The objectives are to assess: – market opportunities and examine potential returns toAustralian producers – the broad range of supposed therapeutic effects – the fermentation process for quality control – existing agronomic best practices.