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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
Professor David Denkenberger, UC researchers
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 18m ago
Where
University of Canterbury ·
Why
Major global shocks could disrupt the food systems people rely on every day, leading to mass starvation.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
If proven viable, this research could provide a novel way to produce food from readily available plant material, enhancing global food security by making food systems more resilient to future catastrophes and increasing food production from existing land.
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- Health & Science5h 18m 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 18m 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 18m 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 18m 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
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- Health & Science5h 18m 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 18m 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 18m 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