The Beans and the Peas: From Orpah to Mainstream Crops

The Beans and the Peas: From Orpah to Mainstream Crops presents a comprehensive overview on crops previously known as orphans that are increasingly becoming mainstream as their production opportunities have been improved through biotechnology and their role as an important nutrient source gains urgency. Pulse seeds contain from 16 to 50% protein in addition to 15 essential minerals, providing one of the most efficient solutions to protein calorie malnutrition in combination with cereals. Presenting progress in the development of improved varieties, and matching production and protection technologies, genetic and genomic resources, and plant metabolism, this book provides valuable information in a single resource. Provides a single-volume resource on the latest discoveries regarding beans and peasWritten by experts with a focus on providing foundational information for further research and developmentIncludes both theoretical aspects and application based case-studies INDICE: 1. Mung bean 2. Urd bean 3. Rice bean 4. Adzuki bean 5. Faba bean 6. Moth bean 7. Common bean 8. Lima bean 9. Scartlet runner bean 10. Tepary bean 11. Bambara bean Section II 12. Chickpea 13. Fieldpea 14. Pigeonpea 15. Cowpea

• ISBN: 978-0-12-821450-3
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 395
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés