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Unpacking the value of traditional African vegetables for food and nutrition security

dc.contributor.authorMwadzingeni, L.
dc.contributor.authorAfari-Sefa, V.
dc.contributor.authorShimelis, H.
dc.contributor.authorN'Danikou, S.
dc.contributor.authorFiglan, S.
dc.contributor.authorDepenbusch, L.
dc.contributor.authorShayanowako, A.I.T.
dc.contributor.authorChagomoka, T.
dc.contributor.authorMushayi, M.
dc.contributor.authorSchreinemachers, P.
dc.contributor.authorDerera, J.
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-19T09:53:55Z
dc.date.available2022-09-19T09:53:55Z
dc.date.issued2021-03-16
dc.identifier.citationMwadzingeni, L., Afari-Sefa, V., Shimelis, H., N'Danikou, S., Figlan, S., Shayanowako, A.I.T. …& Derera, J. (2021). Unpacking the value of traditional African vegetables for food and nutrition security. Food Security, 13, 1215-1226.
dc.identifier.issn1876-4517
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/7769
dc.description.abstractThere is a need for agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa to diversify into more nutrient-rich crops to meet the subcontinent’snutritional needs in terms of micronutrients and reduce health risks related to high and rising rates of overweight/obesity.Many traditional African vegetables (TAVs) are nutrient-dense and have much potential to reduce malnutrition. These vegetablescan also provide sustainable incomes to rural, urban and peri-urban farming communities. In addition to their high economicvalues and health benefits, most TAVs are amenable to be grown under low input conditions and even organically. However,TAVs are under-researched and underutilized across the vegetable value chain. This paper provides a detailed account of thevalue of TAVs, focusing on their importance, research and development progress, and future needs. To exploit the potential ofTAVs, there is need for a more concerted research and development efforts including effective characterization of the nutritionand genetic profiles; enhancing adaptability and yield gains; and capacity development in value addition, postharvest handling,processing, marketing, and seed system development. Success in these areas depends on effective collaborations among nationaland international partners including the private seed sector, and government and non-governmental organizations working in theareas of agriculture, nutrition and health.
dc.format.extent1215-1226
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectGenetic Improvement
dc.subjectVegetables
dc.subjectNutrition Security
dc.subjectUnderutilized Species
dc.titleUnpacking the value of traditional African vegetables for food and nutrition security
dc.typeJournal Article
cg.contributor.crpAgriculture for Nutrition and Health
cg.contributor.affiliationSeed Co Limited, Research and Development, Harare, Zimbabwe
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
cg.contributor.affiliationWorld Vegetable Center, West and Central Africa, Cotonou, Benin
cg.contributor.affiliationWorld Vegetable Center, Eastern and Southern Africa Arusha, Tanzania
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversity of South Africa
cg.contributor.affiliationWorld Vegetable Center, East and Southeast Asia, Bangkok, Thailand
cg.contributor.affiliationSeed Co, West and Central Africa, Accra, Ghana
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.coverage.regionAfrica
cg.coverage.hubHeadquarters and Western Africa Hub
cg.researchthemeBiotech and Plant Breeding
cg.identifier.bibtexciteidMWADZINGENI:2021
cg.isijournalISI Journal
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and developing country institute
cg.iitasubjectGenetic Improvement
cg.iitasubjectNutrition
cg.iitasubjectPlant Production
cg.journalFood Security
cg.notesPublished online: 16 Mar 2021
cg.accessibilitystatusLimited Access
cg.reviewstatusPeer Review
cg.usagerightslicenseCopyrighted; all rights reserved
cg.targetaudienceScientists
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-021-01159-7
cg.futureupdate.requiredNo
cg.identifier.volume13


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