Underutilized beneficial fruit crops refer to a diverse array of fruits that have not received widespread attention or utilization despite possessing valuable attributes. These fruits often boast unique nutritional profiles, medicinal properties, or adaptability to specific environmental conditions. Exploring and promoting the cultivation of such underappreciated fruit crops can contribute significantly to diversifying diets, enhancing food security, and supporting sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the medicinal significance of these fruits can play a crucial role in traditional and alternative medicine. By shedding light on these underutilized gems, there is an opportunity to unlock their full potential to benefit human health, agriculture, and overall biodiversity. Therefore, this book explores the packages and practices of these fruit crops and discusses their various benefits. This book will guide farmers, students, and scholars on the various benefits of underutilized fruit crops. This book will also benefit students of agriculture at the graduate and post-graduate levels.
Man-made climate change poses a new crisis: how do we feed 10 billion people in a climate hostile to food security? This book explores the threat to our “daily bread” and argues that we are not without hope, offering solutions that can lead to a better future for humankind.
