Grain Amaranth: A Versatile Untapped Climate-Smart Crop for Enhancing Food and Nutritional Security (2024)

By:
Betty Mukuwapasi, Sydney Mavengahama, Abe Shegro Gerrano
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This review discusses the potential of grain amaranth as a nutrient-dense, drought-tolerant crop suitable for diverse climates. Amaranth’s high nutritional value, resilience, and adaptability make it a promising food security crop, especially in regions facing climate challenges. The paper advocates for greater adoption and commercialization of amaranth to improve global food and nutritional security.