1. Amaranth
Across Africa and Asia, amaranth has long been eaten as a vegetable and has found its way into European kitchens, with Ukraine coming in as the crop’s largest producer on the continent.
The plant that survived colonization
2. Fonio
As the climate continues to change, fonio’s drought resistance and ability
to grow in poor soil has made it a standout crop in water-scarce regions.
It also has important nutritional value
as a low glycemic, gluten-free grain – making it a good source of amino acids for people with diabetes or
gluten intolerance.
The drought-resistant traditional grain
3. Cowpeas
Because cowpeas are highly drought tolerant, they’re also a good candidate
as the climate changes. They could become an alternative to beans, like pinto and black beans, with similar flavor profiles that may soon become more difficult to grow.
The fully edible plant
4. Taro
Adapting the tropical crop
for colder climes
5. Kernza
The crop bred for the climate crisis