Table 1.
Mulberry leaves' chemical compositions.
| Chemical compositions | Morus nigra | Morus nigra sp | Morus rubra | Morus alba |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture (FW%) | 65.61 ± 0.42b | 61.84 ± 0.41a | 71.17 ± 0.15d | 68 ± 0.63c |
| Moisture (DW%) | 5.05 ± 0.04b | 2.66 ± 0.23a | 3.48 ± 0.47a | 6.33 ± 0.66b |
| Total ash (%) | 12.87 ± 0.1a | 16.50 ± 0.01b | 17.61 ± 0.23c | 17.52 ± 0.02c |
| Crude protein (%) | 20.69 ± 0.27d | 19.04 ± 0.05b | 17.84 ± 0.06a | 19.64 ± 0.05c |
| Crude fat (%) | 7.34 ± 0.01b | 9.68 ± 0.17d | 8.56 ± 0.09c | 3.82 ± 0.04a |
| Total soluble carbohydrate (%) | 1.77 ± 0.28a | 2 ± 0.06a | 3.34 ± 0.41b | 3.57 ± 0.26b |
Note: FW: fresh weight, DW: dry weight. Each value represents the mean ± standard deviation of three dry weight (DW) determinations. The average in rows marked by different letters varies significantly (p < 0.05).