Global plant diversity as a reservoir of micronutrients
I speak with Aoife Cantwell-Jones about the promise of plant diversity for the future of nutrient rich foods for humanity.
Today, nearly 2 billion people suffer from vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Labeled as the ‘hidden hunger’, this puts them at greater risk of infection, lower cognitive function, and leads to 1 million premature deaths. A new study published in the journal Nature Plants reports that there are 1,044 edible plant species that show promise as key sources…
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