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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.

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 · 3h 53m ago
Where
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury ·
Why
The work is part of a broader effort to identify practical ways to prevent mass starvation if global food systems are severely disrupted.
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This research explores innovative methods of food production by processing plant leaves and fibers into protein and sugar, offering a potential solution to global food shortages during catastrophic events and enhancing food system sustainability.

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