The worldwide output of agriculture is
unable to meet even the most basic needs
of a sizable fraction of humanity suffering
from hunger and malnutrition. Yet, global
food security is increasingly based on a
narrow range of animal and plant species.
About 95% of the worlds’ food energy
needs is provided by just 30 plant species
and 50% of the requirement for protein and
calories is met just by maize, wheat and
rice [1]. But there are many underutilized
crops that can make important