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Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Springer Apr 23, 2021 3 facts

claimUnderutilized edible plant species, particularly fruits produced during the dry season from January to April, can contribute to bridging food shortages and improving the overall quality of household diets.

referenceGreen leafy vegetables are consumed in southwestern Ethiopia during the rainy season to bridge food shortages before staple crops are harvested, as noted by Uusiku et al. (2010).

claimMost households in Yayu, Ethiopia, face food shortages during the rainy season, which occurs from June to August.

Assessment of the nutritional value of a wild edible plant Scorzonera ... discovery.researcher.life Functional Food Science Dec 1, 2025 2 facts

claimThe traditional use of wild edible plants in southern Yemen is attributed to food shortages, nutritional values, and local cultural traditions.

measurementIn Mieso, Ethiopia, 28 species (68%) of wild edible plants are consumed only during famine or food shortages, while 9 species (22%) are used to supplement staple foods.

The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 23, 2023 2 facts

claimIn the eastern part of Ethiopia, populations utilize wild edible plants as a survival strategy during food shortages and as dietary supplements.

measurementThe majority of wild edible plants in Mieso District (28 species or 68%) are consumed only during famine or food shortages, while 9 species (22%) are used to supplement staple foods.

Analysis of study Global Burden of Disease in 2021 - Frontiers frontiersin.org Frontiers in Nutrition Jan 14, 2025 2 facts

claimNatural disasters such as droughts and floods in low-SDI regions affect agricultural productivity and cause food shortages, which increases hunger.

claimNutritional deficiencies in communities are exacerbated by food shortages and inadequate sanitation.

GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ... socialsciencesbulletin.com International Journal of Social Sciences Bulletin Dec 7, 2025 1 fact

claimThe Russia-Ukraine war has caused global energy crises, food shortages, refugee movements, and heightened geopolitical fragmentation.

Ethnobotanical Study of Wild Edible Plants and Their Indigenous ... scirp.org Merkuz Abera, Kindye Belay · Scientific Research Publishing 1 fact

claimIn Southern Ethiopia, communities use wild edible plants as supplements to cultivated crops and as a survival strategy during food shortages caused by low agricultural development and recurring drought.

Media Coverage - News Center - Baruch College newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu Baruch College 1 fact

claimTed Henken discussed how blackouts and food shortages are deepening the crisis in Cuba in an appearance on WABC’s Tiempo on March 31, 2024.

ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com mrgscience.com 1 fact

claimClimate change causes precipitation to decline in certain areas, which leads to the expansion of drylands and the conversion of productive land into desert, resulting in reduced local biodiversity and negative impacts on agriculture, including food and water shortages for human populations.

Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Springer Feb 5, 2026 1 fact

claimWild edible plants (WEPs) are essential during food shortages, helping households cope with environmental stress, reducing micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies, diversifying diets, and generating income.