Protein is one of the most important, foremost, and versatile nutrients in food. The quantity
and quality of protein are determinants of its nutritional values. Therefore, adequate …

The increasing size of the human population and the shortage of highly valuable
proteinaceous ingredients has prompted the international community to scout for new …

Climate change is rapidly changing how we live, what we eat and produce, the crops we
breed and the target traits. Previously underutilized orphan crops that are climate resilient …

Contamination of agricultural land and water by heavy metals due to rapid industrialization
and urbanization including various natural processes have become one of the major …

Indigenous communities across the globe, especially in rural areas, consume locally
available plants known as Traditional Food Plants (TFPs) for their nutritional and health …

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

Adopting underutilized legumes in tackling food security is essential, especially in this era of
climate change. Underutilized legumes are embedded with inherent potentials such as the …

The world is facing the global challenges of insecurity, poverty and climate change, which
can impede food availability, production and nutritional security. Due to these factors, the …

Globally, legumes are vital constituents of diet and perform critical roles in maintaining well-
being owing to the dense nutritional contents and functional properties of their seeds. While …

Abstract Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly goal number two
in developing countries by 2030 is challenging. The State of Food Security and Nutrition …