The potential of neglected and underutilized species (NUS) and crop adaptation to climate change
Overview: Approximately 6 000 of the known 30 000 edible plants have been actively cultivated for human consumption. Of these, fewer than 30 species, of which...
Opportunities for orphan crops: Expected economic benefits from biotechnology
An enabling, evidence-based decision-making framework is critical to support agricultural biotechnology innovation, and to ensure farmers’ access to Genetically Modified (GM) crops, including orphan crop varieties...
Supporting human nutrition in Africa through the integration of new and orphan crops into food systems
Overview: This working paper explores the potential of integrating new and orphan crops (NOC) into African food systems to address malnutrition and improve dietary diversity, particularly in sub-Saharan...