Problem that technology is supposed to solve :

- Narrow focus on a few crops that are nutritionally limited – undermines human health, degrades ecosystems 
- Availability of micronutrient-rich crops like fruits and vegetables are often lacking and highly season-dependent
- Local food systems need to change – towards delivering healthy diets - increasingly recognized in int. frameworks and reports
- Local, contextually relevant solutions are needed

Technical characteristics of the technology :

- Enhance seasonal availability of nutritious foods in local food systems, promote use of neglected and underutilized species (orphan crops) – adapted and resilient
- Increase the nutritional quality of local diets, due to micronutrients (mineral and vitamins) and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates) and phytochemicals (e.g. antioxidants)

- Complement and diversify staple-based diets

Economic characteristics of the technology

- Acquisition cost :

Innovative and cost-effective ways of delivering enhancing household diet and nutrition.

- Economic profitability :

Innovative and cost-effective ways of delivering enhancing household diet and nutrition.

- Comparative advantage :

Due to high tolerance to drought (owing to the deep and extensive roots) trees important at times when other food sources are not available.

Limits of the technology :

In evaluation at the moment.