The diverse range of indigenous fruit trees in Africa is a source of untapped potential for food
and nutrition security. Here, we review information on 10 indigenous fruit trees that are …

Business as usual or transformative change? While the global agro-industrial food system is
credited with increasing food production, availability and accessibility, it is also credited with …

Food security at the household level remains a major issue in South Africa and for many
other developing countries, particularly those in Africa. As a means of ensuring food security …

Reports of neglected and underutilized crops'(NUS) potential remain mostly anecdotal with
limited and often incoherent research available to support them. This has been attributed to …

The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

Agriculture has by far the largest water footprint of human activities. Improving the water
productivity of crop production is key to enhancing both water and food security. Irrigation is …

Background Dietary diversity is a good alternative measure of the nutritional adequacy and
food security. The present study assessed the household dietary diversity status and its …

Increasing agricultural productivity has always been a prominent feature on the regional
agenda due to a high incidence of food and nutrition insecurity. This review assessed the …

Mexico stands out for its cuisine worldwide. Although Mexican biocultural diversity is one of
the richest in the world, there is still little research on the relationship between local edible …

Background: Overweight and obesity are increasing at an alarming rate in South Africa,
while childhood undernutrition remains persistently high. This study determined the …