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From EcoWatch
Summary
A new study led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna emphasizes the potential of chickpeas as a resilient protein source in a climate-challenged future. The research evaluated 36 chickpea genotypes under drought conditions, highlighting their adaptability and importance in enhancing agricultural diversity and food security, especially as droughts increase globally.
Highlights -🥙
- Chickpeas as Protein Source: The study highlights chickpeas’ potential in food security amid climate change.
- Genetic Diversity: Only nine plant species dominate crop production, making agriculture vulnerable.
- Drought Resistance: Various chickpea varieties showcased resilience under drought conditions.
- Urban Farming Potential: Many chickpeas are suitable for urban agriculture, expanding their cultivation.
A new study is highlighting chickpeas as a protein source for a potentially drought-stricken future brought on by climate change.
The research, led by molecular biologist Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna, explored the benefits of 36 different chickpea genotypes as climate change impacts continue to threaten food security around the world.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture, only around nine plant species make up 66% of total crop production. However, there are more than 6,000 edible plant species.
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