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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 19m 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 events like large volcanic eruptions or extreme solar storms.
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How this affects you
This research offers a potential solution to global food insecurity in disaster scenarios by converting typically uneaten plant material into human-consumable protein and sugar, increasing food production from existing land resources.
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- Health & Science5h 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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 19m 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