Exploring the Potential of Lesser-Known Crops for Sustainable Agriculture: A Review with Focus on Nutritional Value, Environmental Benefits and Integration Challenges
Nida Bushra, Aymen Javed, Zohaib Anwar Bhatti, Susan Muhammad, Rizwana Nasreen, Zulqarnain Abbas, Aiman Asif, Muhammad Qamar, Nadia Ghulam Muhammad & Muhammad Ali Nawaz · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024
Monoculture practices and reliance on a handful of major crops have led to vulnerabilities in global food security and environmental sustainability. Lesser-known crops (LKCs), like orange-fleshed sweet potato, moringa leaves, jamun fruit, lentils, and amaranth leaves, offer a pro...
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