what-are-‘orphan-crops’?-and-why-is-there-a-new-campaign-to-get-them-adopted?

What are ‘orphan crops’? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?

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The grass pea — Lathyrus sativus — is hardy and drought resistant. It tastes like a sugar snap pea, although if that

The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversify what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat.

(Image credit: Sadasiba Behera)