Orphan crops for sustainable food and nutrition security: Promoting neglected and underutilized species

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Padulosi, S.; Oliver King, I.E.D.; Hunter, D.; Swaminathan, M.S. (eds.) (2021) Orphan crops for sustainable food and nutrition security: Promoting neglected and underutilized species. Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity. London (UK): Routledge 424 p. ISBN: 9780367902827

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This book discusses the issues, challenges, needs and opportunities related to the promotion of orphan crops, known also as neglected and underutilized species (NUS). The book is structured into six parts and covers topics such as: approaches, methods and tools for the use enhancement of NUS; integrated conservation and use of minor millets; and building an enabling environment.

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SDG 1 - No povertySDG 3 - Good health and well-beingSDG 5 - Gender equalitySDG 8 - Decent work and economic growthSDG 12 - Responsible consumption and productionSDG 13 - Climate actionSDG 15 - Life on land

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