Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health

İrem Şemisdoğan; Melike Urfalı; Ghulam Khaliq; Adrian Asanica; Volkan Okatan

doi:10.66598/ijafls.1898045

Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health

Abstract

The black mulberry has a long and remarkable history, rediscovered today through the lens of modern scientific research. Its rich content of anthocyanins, antioxidants, vitamin C, and other bioactive substances plays a vital role in maintaining human health. Studies have demonstrated that the fruit’s strong antioxidant activity and anticarcinogenic potential, together with its protective effects on the immune system, make it an important functional food. Moreover, its supportive role in the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological disorders, and its healing effects on various skin and venereal diseases, add to its medical and nutritional significance. In addition, black mulberry shows promising anti-inflammatory and blood sugar–regulating effects. The compounds it contains are frequently involved in therapeutic approaches for conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. The natural pigments found in the fruit also serve as valuable raw materials for natural dye production used in woodcraft, furniture design, reed manufacturing, and textile industries. Owing to its well-balanced sweet and sour taste, the fruit is appreciated fresh but is also processed into jams, wines, vinegars, dried fruits, and juices, appearing on dining tables in many different forms. The black mulberry tree, which affects the quality of silk, carries an ancient heritage that extends from East to West, bridging the past with the present. Beyond its contribution to human well-being, the tree indirectly influences the immune system of silkworms, thereby improving the sheen and texture of silk. This interaction helps sustain a long-standing cultural and economic tradition. When a ripe mulberry is picked, it immediately reveals the natural aroma and nutritional richness bestowed by its environment. Yet, because the fruit has a very short shelf life, it must be consumed rapidly or processed into other durable products. For this reason, careful attention to storage and post-harvest processing is essential to maintain quality and enhance its market value. In this sense, the black mulberry offers distinctive potential for innovation in modern food technology.

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English

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Pomology and Treatment

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Review

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İrem Şemisdoğan ^*
0000-0002-5840-6041
Türkiye

Melike Urfalı
0000-0002-6566-521X
Türkiye

Ghulam Khaliq
0000-0002-8676-2190
Pakistan

Adrian Asanica
0000-0002-3043-1499
Romania

Volkan Okatan
0000-0001-5787-7573
Türkiye

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May 22, 2026

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February 26, 2026

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April 9, 2026

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Şemisdoğan, İ., Urfalı, M., Khaliq, G., Asanica, A., & Okatan, V. (2026). Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, 10(1), 32-41. https://doi.org/10.66598/ijafls.1898045

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1.Şemisdoğan İ, Urfalı M, Khaliq G, Asanica A, Okatan V. Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026;10(1):32-41. doi:10.66598/ijafls.1898045

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Şemisdoğan İ, Urfalı M, Khaliq G, Asanica A, Okatan V (May 1, 2026) Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 10 1 32–41.

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[1]İ. Şemisdoğan, M. Urfalı, G. Khaliq, A. Asanica, and V. Okatan, “Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health”, Int J Agric For Life Sci, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 32–41, May 2026, doi: 10.66598/ijafls.1898045.

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Şemisdoğan, İrem - Urfalı, Melike - Khaliq, Ghulam - Asanica, Adrian - Okatan, Volkan. “Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.) Fruits: A Miracle from Nature for Human Health”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences 10/1 (May 1, 2026): 32-41. https://doi.org/10.66598/ijafls.1898045.

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1.Şemisdoğan İ, Urfalı M, Khaliq G, Asanica A, Okatan V. Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026;10:32–41.

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Şemisdoğan, İrem, et al. “Black Mulberry (Morus Nigra L.) Fruits: A Miracle from Nature for Human Health”. International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences, vol. 10, no. 1, May 2026, pp. 32-41, doi:10.66598/ijafls.1898045.

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1.İrem Şemisdoğan, Melike Urfalı, Ghulam Khaliq, Adrian Asanica, Volkan Okatan. Black mulberry (Morus nigra L.) fruits: A miracle from nature for human health. Int J Agric For Life Sci. 2026 May 1;10(1):32-41. doi:10.66598/ijafls.1898045