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  • Food Security Studies
  • Climate Change Adaptation

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  • Climate change and current agricultural practices threaten global food security, particularly in developing nations.
  • Minor crops, often termed orphan crops, possess inherent stress tolerance and nutritional value, offering a potential solution.
  • Industrialized agriculture has led to the underdomestication and underutilization of these valuable crops.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential of orphan crops in addressing future food security challenges.
  • To emphasize the need for research and development to improve orphan crop yield and quality.
  • To advocate for policies that promote the adoption of orphan crops.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing research on orphan crop characteristics and potential.
  • Analysis of the impact of climate change on food security.
  • Examination of factors influencing agricultural practice adoption.

Main Results:

  • Orphan crops demonstrate significant stress tolerance and nutritional benefits.
  • Underutilization limits the contribution of orphan crops to food security.
  • Media attention and potential government support are increasing for these crops.

Conclusions:

  • Orphan crops are a viable strategy to enhance agricultural sustainability and ensure future food security.
  • Investment in research, development, and policy is essential for realizing the potential of orphan crops.
  • Promoting orphan crops can lead to widespread adoption, boosting resilience in farming communities.