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Welcome to Future-Fit Tropical Food Crops Research Group

Amid increasingly complex global challenges, such as climate change, environmental degradation, and the growing demand for food due to population growth, research on tropical food crops is becoming increasingly crucial. The tropical regions, rich in biodiversity, hold great potential for developing food crops that are productive and resilient to extreme environmental changes. The Future Fit Tropical Food Crops Research Group was formed with the vision to anticipate the future of global food security by leveraging plant resources available in tropical regions through research and innovation.

Mission

Our goal is to explore, discover, develop and cultivate tropical food crops that can thrive in the future, despite challenges like climate change and global food insecurity. We are dedicated to sustainability,
aiming to reduce water usage, increase resilience to climate change and environmental stress, and improve soil health. We achieve our mission through innovative approaches such as exploring local plant germplasm and wild relatives, using cutting-edge technologies like biotechnology and mutations, and practicing regenerative agriculture. These strategies all serve our mission to find and develop tropical food crops well-suited for the future.

AIM

This research group aims to develop crop varieties that are adaptive to climate change, have high nutritional value, and can contribute to reducing carbon emissions. The formation of this group is driven by the need for sustainable solutions in tropical agriculture, where many areas still rely on traditional farming techniques that are vulnerable to climate change. By bringing together experts from various disciplines, including agronomy, biotechnology, ecology, and food science, this research group seeks to create a holistic approach capable of addressing the future challenges of agriculture in tropical regions. Moreover, this research group also plays a role in strengthening collaboration between academic institutions, government, and the private sector to ensure that research findings can be effectively implemented and provide tangible benefits to society. This group is committed to supporting global food security and environmental sustainability in tropical regions through innovative and collaborative research.

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Faculty of Agriculture Hasanuddin University Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan KM 10 Makassar 90245

E-mail

rinaldi@unhas.ac.id

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