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The Role of Pseudocereals and Nontraditional Crops in Contributing to Food Gap in Egypt, A Review
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: Received: 12 September 2023 / Approved: 13 September 2023 / Online: 14 September 2023 (02:07:45 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 16 September 2023 / Approved: 18 September 2023 / Online: 19 September 2023 (03:33:35 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 16 September 2023 / Approved: 18 September 2023 / Online: 19 September 2023 (03:33:35 CEST)
How to cite: M. Hassona, M. The Role of Pseudocereals and Nontraditional Crops in Contributing to Food Gap in Egypt, A Review. Preprints 2023, 2023090908. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0908.v2 M. Hassona, M. The Role of Pseudocereals and Nontraditional Crops in Contributing to Food Gap in Egypt, A Review. Preprints 2023, 2023090908. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202309.0908.v2
Abstract
Egypt faces numerous challenges in achieving food and nutritional security, due largely to its unique geography, water stress, and population growth. However, nontraditional crops and pseudo cereals such as buckwheat, quinoa, sorghum, teff, and millet offer promising avenues for sustainable agricultural development and improved nutrition. These crops exhibit high tolerance to adverse environmental conditions such as soil salinity and drought and are rich in essential nutrients like protein, amino acids, and vitamins. They also present an economic advantage due to their short growing seasons and adaptability to marginal lands. Recent advancements in remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, along with crop simulation models, provide further opportunities for optimizing land and water resources for these nontraditional crops. Their exceptional nutritional values, including low glycemic indices and gluten-free properties, make them well-suited to address current health challenges, such as malnutrition and the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The study emphasizes the need for further research to investigate land suitability, water management, and economic viability for the cultivation and commercialization of these crops. By leveraging these opportunities, Egypt has the potential to not only close its food gap but also improve overall nutritional well-being, contributing to both food security and sustainable agriculture.
Keywords
Egypt; food security; nontraditional crops; pseudo cereals; sustainable agriculture; environmental stress; nutrition; water management; economy; non-communicable diseases
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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