The agroecological benefits for this type of research are astounding. If you look at pictures of teosinte (O.G. corn) and compare it to modern varieties, the ga

The agroecological benefits for this type of research are astounding. If you look at pictures of teosinte (O.G. corn) and compare it to modern varieties, the gains in terms of grain size (for feed corn), productivity, and resilience are astounding. Granted, those gains come from 1000's of years of agricultural evolution and a relatively new agro-industrial research partnership, but the fact remains that if we were to support agroecological solutions, like researching Africa's "super vegetables," the net benefits for our global food systems are potentially as important as the Green Revolution. Edit: However, no matter what happens, it's important to always frame this research in terms of what people and communities, not businesses, actually want, and to keep in mind local food sovereignty.