Fake banana: Life-saving superfood in Ethiopia that could feed more than 100 million people
Other Starchy Roots & Tubers
Ethiopia
Published Jan 22, 2022
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Climate change is estimated to have severely impacted crop harvesting and distribution of staple crops across the African continent and elsewhere. Scientists say the Ethiopian enset plant, also known as the "fake banana," could be a "life-saving" superfood. A new study from the University of Hawassa indicates that incest has the potential to feed more than 100 million people. The fruit of the enset tree, which is not very well known outside of Ethiopia, is inedible.
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However, its starchy stems and roots are used as a fermented plant for making breakfast porridge and bread. Research reveals that this crop can be grown in large quantities in Africa. Dr. "This plant can really play a very important role in food security and sustainable development," said Wendawek Abebe. It is estimated that enset, one of the main consumer goods, is consumed by approximately 20 million people in Ethiopia. This plant is not grown in other parts of Africa. However, in some countries, including South Africa, wild incest can be found. This indicates that enset can be grown in many regions. A study based on agricultural research and modeling looked at the potential of enset in 40 years. Experts say that enset will contribute to food security in other African countries, including Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, apart from Ethiopia. One of the research team's staff at the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, Dr. "Enset can help with food security as a buffer crop in tough times. ...
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