Northwestern

A Northwestern University study suggests that breadfruit, a starchy tree fruit native to the Pacific islands, could be a resilient food source in the face of climate change, remaining largely unaffected unlike staple crops such as rice, corn, and soybeans. The study, highlighting breadfruit’s potential in regions with high food insecurity, suggests it as a key element in future global food security strategies, particularly in areas like sub-Saharan Africa where it could be newly introduced.