Its story begins with a plant whose scientific name, Theobroma cacao, means "food of the gods."

VOA: special.2010.02.17

The plant is a major source of food energy and a major food security crop.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

Turmeric is a plant. It also is used to make the spicy food seasoning curry.

VOA: special.2010.06.01

Jackson says, which gives plant breeders around the world a head start in improving food production.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01