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Five Agricultural Innovations to Improve Biodiversity

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According to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, a quarter of the world’s known plant species—some 60,000 to 100,000 species—are threatened with extinction. And even though plants may not receive as much attention as endangered animals, they are...
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Soursop: Many Names, Many Flavors

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In the English-speaking world, Annona muricata is called soursop. If that name is a turnoff, Spanish-speakers call it guanábana, French-speakers call it corossol or cachiman épineux, and the Thai know it as thu-rian-khack. These are...
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Resilient on the Farm, Okra’s Got Some Southern Charm and

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Okra, also known as lady’s fingers or gumbo, is among the most popular indigenous vegetables grown in Africa and Asia. This uniquely-shaped pod vegetable is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, with the most...
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A Fruit That Turns Fluorescent Green When Ripe: The African Horned Melon

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Where most fruits lose their green color as they mature, the flesh of the African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) turns fluorescent green when ripe. And while the shelf life of most fruits is a few...
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Tomatillos: Adding Zest to Central American Livelihoods & Your Dishes

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Although known primarily to Americans as a flavoring in salsas and Tex-Mex cuisine, the tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) is a staple in Mexican diets and is eaten throughout Central America.  Tomatillos, with many alternative names including...
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