November 30, 2025Nature CommunicationsOpen Access

Revitalizing orphan crops to combat food insecurity

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Review highlights genetic diversity and nutritional value of orphan crops, suggesting they may improve food security amid climate change challenges.

Orphan crops enhance food security by providing greater biodiversity and nutritional value, addressing climate change and food needs.
Recent findings show these crops' adaptability can mitigate environmental changes, strengthening local food systems.
Review examines germplasm and plant genetics, revealing the advantages in employing multi-omics for crop resilience.
Integrated approaches may accelerate breeding of orphan crops, pointing to a new frontier in combating food insecurity.

HUANG et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Review highlights genetic diversity and nutritional value of orphan crops, suggesting they may improve food security amid climate change challenges.