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UC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.
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University of Canterbury
Who
UC researchers, Associate Professor David Denkenberger
What
UC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:04 GMT · 5h 24m ago
Where
University of Canterbury ·
Why
This research is part of a broader effort to identify practical ways to prevent mass starvation if global food systems are severely disrupted by major global shocks like volcanic eruptions or extreme solar storms.
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How this affects you
This research could significantly enhance global food resilience by utilizing plant material, such as leaves from crops and forage plants, typically not consumed by humans, to produce protein and sugar, thereby increasing food availability during catastrophic events.
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- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article
- Health & Science5h 24m agoUC researchers are investigating whether leaf protein and sugar extracted from plant fiber could help sustain people if major global shocks disrupt food production.Open article