Sentences with phrase «perennial staple crops»
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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 Pharaohs.
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What's more, perennial staple tree crops can weather and thrive under conditions that annuals can not — vital in a warming world.
Project Drawdown defines tropical staple trees as: the production of trees and other perennial crops for staple protein, fats, and starch.