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Ethiopia is linked to food insecurity as it is the primary geographic focus for studies on the paradox of nutritional scarcity despite abundant edible plant species [1], [2]. Research highlights that this insecurity is driven by environmental factors like drought and the underutilization of local agricultural knowledge within the region [3], [4].
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Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceStellmacher T and Keboro G published 'Local dynamics and perceptions of food insecurity among AgroForestry Family Farms in Ethiopia' in 2015 in the book 'Management of land use systems for enhanced food security: conflicts, controversies and resolutions'.
claimEthiopia faces a paradox of having high food and nutritional insecurity despite hosting hundreds of edible plant species.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceLulekal et al. (2011) reviewed the potential of wild edible plants in Ethiopia to combat food insecurity, published in Africa Focus.
Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org 1 fact
claimFood insecurity in Ethiopia is exacerbated by drought, floods, and the lack of attention to local knowledge, which leads to the underutilization and mismanagement of high-quality food plant species.