Focus on... Neglected species
2008
Increasingly, global food security has become dependent on a shrinking basket of a select number of crops. With prices for staple crops such as rice, wheat and maize having recently doubled or even tripled, it is timely to re-focus on the neglected or underutilised crops that can provide food security and income generation, particularly for the poor. This edition of New Agriculturist focuses on a number of plant species that have been overlooked or undervalued but have the potential to provide increased commercial opportunities and improved nutrition for communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Articles include:<br /> African leafy vegetables come out of the shade Maya nut: a forgotten treasure More than just popcorn Karat Gold - the life-saving banana of Pohnpei Australian acacias for Africa The pressing case for moringa Nature's choice: utilising wild plants in the Philippines
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