Plant Domestication for Enhanced Food Security

N’Danikou, Sognigbé; Tchokponhoué, Dèdéou Apocalypse

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“…Increasing agrobiodiversity is a well-recognized strategy to improve the resilience and sustainability of agricultural systems (Jacobsen et al, 2015;Isbell et al, 2017;Li et al, 2023). Agrobiodiversity can be increased through the production of minor crops, the introduction of exotic crops or the de novo domestication of new taxa (Massawe et al, 2016;Toensmeier, 2016;Mustafa et al, 2019;N'Danikou and Tchokponhoue, 2019). De novo domestication means the domestication and cultivation of species with little or no prior history of domestication or cultivation.…”

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A review of the de novo domestication and cultivation of edible Australian native plants as food crops

George,

Coorey,

Dixon

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Sci.

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Australia has a diverse and unique native flora with thousands of edible plant taxa, many of which are wild relatives of important food crops. These have the potential to diversify and improve the sustainability of Australian farming systems. However, the current level of domestication and cultivation of Australian plants as food crops is extremely limited by global standards. This review examines the current status and potential for future de novo domestication and large-scale cultivation of Australian plants as food crops. This is done in the context of international new crop development and factors that impact the success or failure of such efforts. Our review finds considerable potential for native Australian plants to be developed as food crops, but the industry faces several significant challenges. The current industry focuses on niche food markets that are susceptible to oversupply. It also suffers from inconsistent quantity and quality of product, which is attributed to a reliance on wild harvesting and the cultivation of unimproved germplasm. More active cultivation is necessary for industry growth, but attempts have historically failed due to poorly adapted germplasm and a lack of agronomic information. The de novo domestication and large-scale cultivation of Australian plants as food crops will require an investment in publicly supported multidisciplinary research and development programmes. Research programmes must prioritize the exploration of plants throughout Australia and the collection and evaluation of germplasm. Programmes must also seek to engage relevant stakeholders, pursue participatory research models and provide appropriate engagement and benefit-sharing opportunities with Indigenous Australian communities.

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A review of the de novo domestication and cultivation of edible Australian native plants as food crops

George,

Coorey,

Dixon

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Sci.

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The importance of wild edible plant and macrofungi diversity to attain food security for the tribes of eastern India—a quantitative study

Mandal,

Saha,

Saha

2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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BackgroundInventorization and promotion of traditionally used local flora can be a better option to gain a wide range of alternative edible resources and multiple nutritional benefits. A perusal of literature highlighted the poor nutritional status of the tribal community living in eastern India and pointed out the potential lack of information regarding locally available wild edible resources.ObjectivePresent study aimed to document detailed information on wild edibles of eastern India, evaluate their cultural significance, and understand their role in achieving food security for the local tribes.Materials and methodologyTraditional knowledge of wild edibles was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Standard protocols were followed for collecting data. The collected data were analyzed using specific statistical tools like Relative frequency of citation (RFC), and Cultural food significance index (CFSI) to identify the most cited and culturally significant species. Jaccard similarity index (JI) was used to check the similarity of food plant use in different localities and adjoining areas of the laterite region in eastern India.ResultsA total of 2,603 citations were made by the 153 participants for 83 types of wild edibles spread across 48 families. Among the 83 species, 65 species were angiosperms, three species were pteridophytes and the rest 15 were from fungal groups. The RFC value ranged from 0.04 to 0.76, and Madhuca longifolia (L.) J.F.Macbr. was identified as the most frequently cited species (FC = 116; RFC = 0.76). The Cultural food significance index (CFSI) value varied from 0.2 to 844, and thirteen wild edibles like Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott, Enydra fluctuans Lour., Marsilea vestita Hook. & Grev., Termitomyces heimii Natarajan, etc. were identified as culturally most important in the locality.ConclusionPresent study concludes that the local flora and macrofungi diversity is a treasure trove for fulfilling human hunger and gaining enough nutritional benefit. Scientific and sustainable utilization of these wild edibles can be a wise step to attain multiple health benefits and food security for the tribal community of eastern India. Moreover, culturally accepted species can be opted as a good source for bioprospecting nutraceuticals.

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Plant Domestication for Enhanced Food Security

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A review of the de novo domestication and cultivation of edible Australian native plants as food crops

A review of the de novo domestication and cultivation of edible Australian native plants as food crops

The importance of wild edible plant and macrofungi diversity to attain food security for the tribes of eastern India—a quantitative study

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