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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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Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | 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 23m ago
Where
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | 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

This research could provide a novel way to produce human food from existing plant material, increasing food resilience and potentially preventing mass starvation during global catastrophes. It could also lead to more sustainable food systems in the near-term.

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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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