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A study has found 150 crop species that could help to address worldwide hunger and malnutrition in children. The 'Rediscovering Asia's forgotten crops' research suggests food security has improved over the past decade but famine remains a concern.

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A study has found 150 crop species that could help to address worldwide hunger and malnutrition in children. The 'Rediscovering Asia's forgotten crops' research suggests food security has improved over the past decade but famine remains a concern.

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