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What are underutilised crops?We define underutilised crops as plant species that are used traditionally for their food, fibre, fodder, oil or medicinal properties. They have an under-exploited potential to contribute to food security, nutrition, health, income generation and environmental services. At present, only 150 plant species are used and commercialised on a significant global scale; over 50% of the world's requirement for protein and calories are met by only three: rice, wheat and maize. Yet, there are an estimated 7,000 species that play a crucial role in poor people's livelihood strategies and may have a significant potential for commercialisation. Alongside their commercial potential, many of the underutilised plant species also provide important environmental services, as they are adapted to marginal soil and climate conditions. Read more... InterviewA series of short interviews with participants of the "International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food, Nutrition, Income and
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The International Centre for Underutilised Crops promotes the use of underutilised plant species. In so doing, it is concerned with developing agricultural landscapes and markets that work for smallholder farmers...[
The diverse agro-climatic conditions in India make possible the cultivation of a large number of fruit species. As the population in general prefers to consume fresh fruits, the processing industry is relatively small.... [
Ever since recognizing the potential that underutilized species may hold as drivers of agricultural diversification and rural growth was recognized, efforts have been undertaken to improve the capacity of farmers to market such crops. … [
This document provides a Strategic Framework for research and develop-ment activities with underutilized plants for Asia, including the Pacific Islands, and for Sub-Saharan Africa. With a vision to 2020, it is intended to provide guidance… [