Book

Orphan crops for sustainable food and nutrition security: Promoting neglected and underutilized species

author(s)

Padulosi, Stefano

themes
  • Food environment and consumer behavior
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full citation

Padulosi, S.; Oliver King, I.E.D.; Hunter, D.; Swaminathan, M.S. (eds.) (2021) Orphan crops for sustainable food and nutrition security: Promoting neglected and underutilized species. Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity. London (UK): Routledge 424 p. ISBN: 9780367902827

This book discusses the issues, challenges, needs and opportunities related to the promotion of orphan crops, known also as neglected and underutilized species (NUS). The book is structured into six parts and covers topics such as: approaches, methods and tools for the use enhancement of NUS; integrated conservation and use of minor millets; and building an enabling environment.