But scientists in some of the world's driest places are coming up with solutions to boost local food production by introducing plants that thrive with less-fertile soil and seawater. In the Dubai desert, farmers must contend with intense heat, limited freshwater and sandy soil. Quinoa grows in the Dubai desert. It has also been transported to the Dubai desert, where it is thriving. "Countries and businesses will make choices about how they want to incorporate different growing systems into solving (challenges), whether it's their food security or just providing local food," he says.

Source: CNN August 26, 2021 08:48 UTC