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  • Food Security Studies
  • Genetics and Genomics

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  • Current staple foods are insufficient to address global food security challenges, exacerbated by events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Small millets are underutilized crops with significant potential to enhance food availability, particularly in regions prone to food insecurity.
  • Existing limitations in millet farming include lack of intensification, underuse of genetic tools for crop improvement, and suboptimal storage and supply chain infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose small millets as a viable solution for enhancing global food security and combating malnutrition.
  • To outline a strategic roadmap for strengthening small millet cultivation and production.
  • To highlight the potential economic benefits of increased small millet adoption for farmers and stakeholders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of current food security challenges and staple crop limitations.
  • Identification of key areas for intervention in small millet cultivation, including farming practices and genetic improvement.
  • Exploration of genetic and genomic approaches for targeted trait improvement in small millets.
  • Assessment of supply chain and storage optimization strategies for enhanced crop viability.

Main Results:

  • Small millets possess the potential to be developed into new staple crops, offering a resilient alternative to current food sources.
  • A roadmap is proposed, emphasizing environmental suitability, genetic enhancement, and optimized logistics to boost millet production.
  • Addressing current limitations can significantly increase the contribution of small millets to food security and farmer livelihoods.

Conclusions:

  • Small millets represent a promising avenue for achieving food security and alleviating hunger, especially in "hunger hotspots".
  • Strategic investment in genetic improvement and supply chain optimization is crucial for realizing the full potential of small millets.
  • The proposed strategies offer a pathway to improve nutrition, combat malnutrition, and provide economic benefits within the context of ongoing global challenges.