Microgreens: A Novel Food for Promoting Food and Nutrition Security in Indonesia

My PhD project explores the potential of microgreens to contribute to healthier, more sustainable diets in Indonesia by examining how they are perceived and integrated into households and local food systems across different stages of the food value chain. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and participatory engagement with communities and food system actors along the value chain, alongside quantitative analysis of consumer attitudes, preferences, and behaviours. By integrating behavioural, social, and food system perspectives, the project examines how daily dietary practices, market dynamics, and structural conditions interact to shape the likelihood of microgreens adoption. The project aims to generate evidence to inform nutrition-sensitive interventions and support more sustainable and inclusive food system transformation in Indonesia.

The research is supported by the University of Queensland Graduate School Scholarship (UQGSS) - Research Training Program (RTP) and Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia-indonesia (KONEKSI)