2025, Vol. 13 Issue 1, Part B
Evaluating the essential oil yield from papaya leaves in the Niayes Region of Senegal: Typology and benefits
AUTHOR(S): Aboubacar Diop, Mariama Faye and Oumar Thiam
ABSTRACT:The growing interest in essential oils (EOs) and their applications in various industries has prompted an investigation into their production from non-conventional sources, such as papaya (Carica papaya) leaves. In the Niayes region of Senegal, papaya farms are widespread, yet the potential of papaya leaves as a source of essential oils (EOs) remains underexplored. This research aimed to evaluate the essential oil yield from papaya leaves, focusing on the typology of papaya farms in the region and assessing the benefits of extracting essential oils (EOs) for local farmers and the environment. The research employed a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including field surveys, oil extraction processes, and yield measurements. The essential oil extraction was conducted using steam distillation, and the yield was analyzed for its chemical composition using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results revealed that papaya leaves contain a significant number of essential oils (EOs), with a distinct chemical profile. The findings suggest that papaya leaf essential oils (EOs) could have valuable applications in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, providing an additional income source for farmers in the region. Furthermore, the research discusses the potential benefits of integrating essential oil extraction into existing papaya farming practices as part of sustainable agricultural development. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on alternative uses of papaya and highlights the economic and environmental advantages of utilizing underutilized plant parts. The typology of papaya-producing farms in the Niayes area is also explored, providing insights into the diverse farming systems and the potential for scaling up essential oil production.
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