In this report, the findings of an inter-disciplinary research project aimed at determining the
drought-and heat tolerance, water use, agronomic requirements and potential contribution to
human nutrition of a selection of eight African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are presented.
Research work was done as part of five thrusts, each with its own specific objective. The
objective of the first thrust was to review existing knowledge of the nutritional status of South
Africans and the strategies used to address malnutrition in vulnerable communities. The …