A Review of Indigenous Food Crops in Africa and the Implications for more Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems

A Review of Indigenous Food Crops in Africa and the Implications for more Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems

Indigenous and traditional foods crops (ITFCs) have multiple uses within society, and most notably have an important role to play in the attempt to diversify the food in order to enhance food and nutrition security. However, research suggests that the benefits and value of indigenous foods within th...

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Main Authors: Racheal Akinola, Laura Maureen Pereira, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Francia-Marié de Bruin, Loubie Rusch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
ITFC
food system
nutrition
environment
social-cultural
economic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/8/3493

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