Scientific name: Artocarpus altilis (Du Roi) O.Deg. & I.Deg. Family: Moraceae Breadfruit might sound a bit exotic or unfamiliar if you haven’t encountered it before—but trust me, once you get to know this tropical gem, it’s easy to see why it’s been beloved for centuries. With its striking appearance and rich, starchy flesh, breadfruit has earned a…
This article is about the incredible journey of rice—from seed to sacrifice—and how this humble grain powers billions. “Rice is nature’s quiet hero—small, mighty, and endlessly generous.” – The Economic Botanist Rice isn’t just that fluffy stuff on the side of your takeout or the base of your burrito bowl. It’s part of a much bigger…
This article is about the future of urban food production with vertical farming. Discover how it transforms city spaces into sustainable food sources. “Urban agriculture isn’t just about growing food in the city—it’s about growing resilience, sustainability, and connection between people and the food they eat.” – The Economic Botanist Feeding the world’s growing cities…
This article is about the history and future of economic botany, highlighting the role of plants in agriculture, medicine, industry, and sustainability. Learn about key collections and breakthroughs shaping global food security and environmental conservation. “Economic botany reveals the quiet power of plants—not just as food or medicine, but as the foundation of economies, cultures,…
