How plant proteomics could safeguard Africa's food future

In Sub-Saharan Africa, crop yields are projected to decline by 5-17% by 2050, especially in major staples, partly due to climate change. How can farmers protect and enhance their yields to meet the nutritional needs of an expanding population? In the face of climate change, plant scientists are turning to proteomics, the largescale study of proteins, to understand and enhance drought-resilience in local crops.