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Orphan Crops: A Path to Sustainable Farming and Crop Diversification

As population increases and climate change exerts increasing pressure on global agricultural systems, disrupting crop production, soil health, water resources, and global food security [1]. The need for sustainable farming […]

Nutritional Value & Health Benefits of Quinoa

Nutritional Value & Health Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a nutrient-dense seed that has become a staple food in many diets worldwide. Originally cultivated in the Andean region of South America for thousands of years, […]

20 interesting facts you didn't know about Quinoa

20 interesting facts you didn’t know about Quinoa

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is a grain-like seed classified to the Amaranthaceae family. Other family members (relatives) are beets, spinach, and chard. Originally cultivated by the Andean civilizations of South America, […]