South Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research Institute Focuses on Functional Subtropical Crop 'Water Spinach' in Climate Change Era

Published 2025년 7월 7일

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[Agricultural and Fisheries Newspaper = Reporter Na-ra Park] Water spinach (morning glory) is drawing attention as a new income crop for responding to climate change. On the 7th, the Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute introduced the health benefits and potential uses of water spinach as a food ingredient, emphasizing its value as a functional vegetable. Water spinach is a subtropical vegetable with a hollow stem, widely consumed as a representative summer crop in Southeast Asia and Southern China. In Korea, it is also known as 'water spinach' or 'gang-kong', and is emerging as an alternative fresh vegetable as cultivation techniques have stabilized due to recent global warming. In particular, it is rich in antioxidant components such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, and polyphenols, which can help strengthen immunity and

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Water Spinach Emerges as a New Climate-Resilient Crop with Health Benefits The Chungnam Agricultural Technology Institute highlighted the health benefits and culinary potential of water spinach on the 7th, emphasizing its value as a functional vegetable. Water spinach is a subtropical vegetable with a hollow stem, widely consumed as a representative summer crop in Southeast Asia and Southern China. Domestically known as 'water spinach' or 'gang kong', it is emerging as an alternative fresh vegetable as cultivation techniques stabilize due to global warming. Particularly rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and polyphenols, water spinach helps strengthen immunity and suppress aging. Recent studies show that water spinach extract can effectively regulate blood sugar and provide anti-inflammatory effects, potentially preventing and managing diabetes. Additionally, its high dietary fiber content benefits gut health and prevents constipation, while its high iron and calcium levels can ...

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