Perennial Staple Crops: Yields, Distribution, and Nutrition in the Global Food System
Staple crops, which have large amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and/or fats, provide the bulk of calories in people's diets. Perennial plants, which can be productive for many years without the need for replanting, can produce staple foods and environmental benefits, but their agronomic and...
Main Authors: | Maayan Kreitzman, Eric Toensmeier, Kai M. A. Chan, Sean Smukler, Navin Ramankutty |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2020.588988/full |
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