Sentences with phrase «as a staple crop»

As a staple crop, it's pretty invaluable, as both the leaves and seeds are edible, and can be fed to humans and to livestock.

By the time the Roman Empire sought to usurp control of the kingdom in 70 AD, broad forests of these trees flourished as a staple crop to the Judean economy — a fact that made them a prime resource for the invading army to destroy.

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And on the world - food security front, ARS» Stuttgart center is closing in on genes that regulate rice's uptake and storage of iron, thiamine and other important vitamins and minerals — a pursuit that could bolster the nutritional value of this cereal grain crop as a staple food for roughly half the world's population.

Adding buckwheat is also a little nod to Polina's Georgian roots, as buckwheat is a staple crop in Georgia.

«It's important to incorporate C4 in rice because rice grows in places where other crops such as maize do not grow and because rice is the staple food of more than half the world, including many people who live in poverty.»

Civil society in Asia and GMO watch groups have been wary of Golden Rice as rice is not just the staple food for one third of the world's population, it is also a political crop.

You may know them as the seeds that sprout on those cute terracotta Ch - ch - ch - chia Pets, but they're actually an ancient grain that's been a staple food crop in Central and South America for thousands of years.

IFPRI's fellows in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research system are developing, for example, drought - tolerant or heat - resistant varieties of staple crops such as wheat and rice.

The banana is the world's leading fruit crop and ranks fourth as a global staple food, with 140 million tons of bananas produced annually in subtropical and tropical regions.

Growth in income will allow people to increase the amount of food they consume and «upgrade» their diets by adding more meat and processed foods to staples such as crops and starches.

As the staple food for 35 % of the world's population, wheat is one of the most important crop species.

Scientists, consumer groups and bee keepers say the devastating rate of bee deaths is due at least in part to the growing use of pesticides sold by agrichemical companies to boost yields of staple crops such as corn.

As part of an initiative launched in Washington DC earlier this month, researchers in 12 countries have started to hunt for varieties of the top five staple crops — rice, wheat, corn, cassava and beans — that might grow better in poor soils, as well as providing added trace nutrients for the people who eat theAs part of an initiative launched in Washington DC earlier this month, researchers in 12 countries have started to hunt for varieties of the top five staple crops — rice, wheat, corn, cassava and beans — that might grow better in poor soils, as well as providing added trace nutrients for the people who eat theas well as providing added trace nutrients for the people who eat theas providing added trace nutrients for the people who eat them.

«We can easily extend our new model to simulate the growth processes of other staple crops, such as soybeans and wheat.

In all food staple crops; such as corn, soybean, rice, wheat, barley, sorghum and canola, the eventual harvest of seed is the ultimate measurement of productivity.

Healthy cassava tubers — a staple food crop in the region — can grow as thick as your upper arm.

In 2007 - 08, harvests of staple crops such as barley and wheat fell by 67 per cent and 47 per cent, respectively, compared to the previous year.

Nearly 80 percent of the world's food begins as seeds, including such staple crops as corn, wheat and rice.

The agricultural revolution, yielding carbohydrate - rich crops as staple foods just ∼ 10,000 y ago, relaxed the selection pressure.

Among mammals, however, humans are unique for our relatively recent practice of consuming cereal and legume crops as staples.

Maize is both a medicinal herb and a common dietary staple, as well as one of the biggest crops worldwide.

Notably, lentils are extremely low in phytates compared to other staple crops such as finger miller, wheat, and red kidney beans, which renders iron and zinc more bioavailable, though less bioavailable compared to animal sources (Thavarajah et al., 2011).

By breeding staple crops such as wheat, rice, maize, and soy to be more pest - and weed - resistant, more nutrient - rich and high - yielding, they hope to offer more nutrition per acre of farmed land.

As part of the crop family of Cyperaceae, as well as a perennial crop related to cyprus grass, the starchy tuber is a staple in the diets of those living in North Africa and Spain, while it is also known for being used to embalm the bodies of ancient Egyptian PharaohAs part of the crop family of Cyperaceae, as well as a perennial crop related to cyprus grass, the starchy tuber is a staple in the diets of those living in North Africa and Spain, while it is also known for being used to embalm the bodies of ancient Egyptian Pharaohas well as a perennial crop related to cyprus grass, the starchy tuber is a staple in the diets of those living in North Africa and Spain, while it is also known for being used to embalm the bodies of ancient Egyptian Pharaohas a perennial crop related to cyprus grass, the starchy tuber is a staple in the diets of those living in North Africa and Spain, while it is also known for being used to embalm the bodies of ancient Egyptian Pharaohs.

Finding a good cropped jacket will be a staple in your wardrobe, as it can easily emphasize a little black dress or complement any work outfit.

There's no doubt that high heels give your skinny jeans a touch of zing, and summer staples such as the crop top, classic tee, sloppy - joe top or stretch vest all look good.

I was a late adopter of crop flares as I didn't think they would suit my hourglass shape, but I am so glad I did because they have become one of my wardrobe staples and I love them.

When worn with her Temperley London beaded crop top and barely - there Stuart Weitzman sandals, the star's 3 × 1 jeans are just as versatile (and just as notice - me) as the closet staple.

Summer is heating up, so you will definitely want to stay cool in a lightweight top like this Breezy Kisses Off The Shoulder Top Ivory, hitting the off the shoulder trend as well as the summer staple: crop tops.

Pair your full midi skirt with modern staples, such as a cropped moto jacket, a chic crop top that shows just a sliver of midsection, or a shrunken gray sweatshirt.

Apart from the usual staple crops such as corn and beans, sugar cane was also grown and a crude form of sugar, called panela, was made.

With all the usual staples of Harvest Moon included; such as growing crops, tending livestock, and gathering materials for repairs; players will be able to make new friends, start a family, revive the lighthouse and save the town.

Its publication comes in sync with a disturbing article in The Times noting how much crop production, including tropical staples such as cassava, is being diverted to making biofuels.

As the name of the project states, central to the task is stimulating the cultivation and local marketing of organically grown staple crops like beans and grains to provide a foundation for year - round food resources in the Willamette Valley.

Similar negative effects occur with worsening air pollution — higher levels of ground - level ozone smog and other pollutants that increase with warmer temperatures have been directly linked with increased rates of respiratory and cardiovascular disease — food production and safety — warmer temperatures and varying rainfall patterns mess up staple crop yields and aid the migration and breeding of pests that can devastate crops — flooding — as rising sea levels make coastal areas and densely - populated river deltas more susceptible to storm surges and flooding that result from severe weather — and wildfires, which can be ancillary to increased heat waves and are also responsible for poor air quality (not to mention burning people's homes and crops).

In addition to staple tropical crops like coffee, bananas, tea and cocoa, new crops such as grapes, açai and chestnuts were added in 2008.

The heat would also cause staple crops to suffer dramatic yield losses across the globe (it is possible that Indian wheat and U.S. corn could plummet by as much as 60 percent), this at a time when demand will be surging due to population growth and a growing demand for meat.

Cropping and orchards provides staples and nutrients — as well as culinary diversity.

Observed data and many studies indicate that a warming climate has a negative effect to crop production, generally reduce yields of staple cereals such as wheat, rice and maize, which, however, differs between regions and latitudes.

Project Drawdown defines tropical staple trees as: the production of trees and other perennial crops for staple protein, fats, and starch.

The researchers found that about 30 percent of areas where staple crops such as bananas and maize grow could become unviable by the end of this century.

Project Duration: September 2012 — August 2017 The use of corn for ethanol production carries side effects, including food security concerns owing to its use as a staple food crop.

So too will be the people who starve as global warming diminishes crop yields of the world's three staples — corn, rice, and wheat.

«Rice is the most consumed staple crop in the world and maize is close behind in rank as the third most important cereal crop.

These are incorporated based upon prior work using (1) the surface ozone response to methane emissions changes from two global composition - climate models, (2) the impact of ozone on yields of four staple crops, wheat, maize, soy and rice, based on the methodology of Van Dingenen et al. (2009), and (3) their valuation using world market prices, as described in Shindell et al. (2012a).

Located in the US Corn Belt and Grain Belt, Indiana produces a number of cash crops such as corn and soybeans, along with agricultural staples like eggs and dairy.