this problem. In future, the economic viability of mulberry production may increase even more as its drought resistance constitutes an opportunity for agriculture under climate change and as the fruit contains many micronutrients and vitamins, while people pay more and more attention to healthy nutrition. As mulberry production is not yet mechanized well, a lot of labor is required, especially to harvest the fruit. However, there is potential for mechanizing the shaking of the branches, similar as in tart cherry harvesting. A difficulty in the commercial use of mulberries is the fragility of the berries which constitutes a challenge in storage and transport. The leading producers of mulberry fruit are Turkey and Iran. They are the main mulberry suppliers to Europe. However, they mainly produce white and black mulberry - thus, the production of Red Mulberry is still less widespread. Agroforestry constitutes an opportunity to further improve the viability of red mulberry cultivation. Short-duration legume crops as intercrops improve the soil control weeds and create an additional revenue. Nutritional aspects Fresh mulberries are mainly water. Per 100g, they provide 9.8g carbs, 1.7g fiber, 1.4g protein and 0.4g fat. Per cup (140g), they only have 60 calories. Dried mulberries, which is the most consumed form, contain 70g carbs, 14g fibers, 12g proteins and 3g fats per 100g. A high and diverse amount of vitamins and minerals are contained in the berries. Vitamin C, E and K for example, as well as iron and potassium or other plant compounds like athocyanins, cyanidin, rutin or chlorogenic acid. All these properties place berries as a way to fight cancer, improve blood sugar levels, and even lower cholesterol levels. Limitations and drawbacks Despite all mentioned opportunities and benefits, there are a few drawbacks and limitations to the cultivation of the red mulberry: The red mulberry cannot be used for silk production as the white mulberry. Silkworms reject the leaves of the red mulberry. The red mulberry cannot be used as a short-term solution, due to the time until the first fruit bearing. Instead, it requires long-term planning. The highest years are obtained after 30-85 years. Despite is drought tolerance, it is not unproblematic to cultivate the red mulberry under drought conditions as fruits fall down too early if the root system lacks water. The fruits are delicate which complicates the commercial use. Sensitive people may be confronted with dermatitis when touching the leaves, the stem