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DOI	10.3389/fpls.2022.1003080
	Cleome gynandra: A wonder climate-smart plant for nutritional security for millions in semi-arid areas
	Mashamaite, Chuene Victor; Manyevere, Alen; Chakauya, Ereck
通讯作者	Mashamaite, CV
来源期刊	FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
ISSN	1664-462X
出版年	2022
卷号	13
英文摘要	Spider plant (Cleome gynandra) is predominantly used as a traditional leafy vegetable throughout Africa and is considered a rich natural source of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and proteins. With the increase in malnutrition, diet related non-communicable diseases and poverty across the continent of Africa, the spider plant is a bona fide alternative healthy food crop to alleviate these challenges. Spider plant is an erect annual herb that could grow up to 150 cm tall, strongly branched, with a long taproot and few secondary roots. It is commonly consumed in resource-poor communities especially during times of major food scarcity. It is a drought-tolerant and resilient annual vegetable crop capable of growing well in a wide range of climatic and edaphic conditions. Despite the potential benefits and wide adaptability, progressive attempts towards the development of C. gynandra as a crop have been impeded by issues like low investment in research and development resulting in poor seed quality, relatively low yields and susceptibility to pests and diseases. In this paper, we reviewed the research that has been done regarding its morphology, growing conditions, production and utilisation (i.e., nutrition). The current review highlighted the status of the science in advancing the domestication of C. gynandra as a potential power crop for several African countries. The review concluded that with the advancement of modern biotechnology techniques and genome sequencing, there is a compelling case for investment and development in C. gynandra as a candidate for managing micronutrient deficiencies during the post-pandemic era. Finally, the existing knowledge gaps (e.g., breeding) that necessitate explorations were identified and recommendations that could enhance its development and potential commercialisation were made.
英文关键词	Cleome gynandra climate change underutilised crops modern biotechnology gene sequencing malnutrition COVID-19 crop productivity
类型	Review
语种	英语
开放获取类型	Green Published, gold
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:000868391300001
WOS关键词	TRADITIONAL LEAFY VEGETABLES ; FOOD SECURITY ; SOUTH-AFRICA ; SEED-GERMINATION ; FUTURE CROPS ; L. ; MANAGEMENT ; HOUSEHOLDS ; SELECTION ; FARMERS
WOS类目	Plant Sciences
WOS研究方向	Plant Sciences
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/392808
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Mashamaite, Chuene Victor,Manyevere, Alen,Chakauya, Ereck. Cleome gynandra: A wonder climate-smart plant for nutritional security for millions in semi-arid areas[J],2022,13.
APA	Mashamaite, Chuene Victor,Manyevere, Alen,&Chakauya, Ereck.(2022).Cleome gynandra: A wonder climate-smart plant for nutritional security for millions in semi-arid areas.FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE,13.
MLA	Mashamaite, Chuene Victor,et al."Cleome gynandra: A wonder climate-smart plant for nutritional security for millions in semi-arid areas".FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 13(2022).