A reduction in pod shattering is one of the main components of grain legume domestication.
Despite this, many domesticated legumes suffer serious yield losses due to shattering …

The fluctuating climates, rising human population, and deteriorating arable lands
necessitate sustainable crops to fulfil global food requirements. In the countryside, legumes …

On-farm diversification is a promising strategy for farmers to adapt to climate change.
However, few recommendations exist on how to diversify farm systems in ways that best fit …

Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia) is an orphan legume of Vigna genus, exhibiting wide
adaptability and has the potential to grow well in arid and semi-arid areas, predominantly …

Seed dormancy in wild mungbean (Vigna radiata var. sublobata) may be useful for the
breeding of cultivated mungbean (var. radiata) with pre-harvest sprouting resistance …

A reasonable plant‐based protein supply needs to be found in order to fight protein
undernourishment, especially in developing nations. One of the most prominent and …

Legume crops, belonging to the Fabaceae family, are of immense importance for sustaining
global food security. Many legumes are profitable crops for smallholder farmers due to their …

Bruchids are stored-grain insect pests responsible for serious seed loss in legume crops. A
previous study using an F 2 population (F2OA) derived from a cross between wild moth …

Underutilized pulses and their wild relatives are typically stress tolerant and their seeds are
packed with protein, fibers, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The consumption of …

Grain legumes were domesticated in parallel with cereals in several regions of the world
and formed the economic basis of early farming cultures. Since then, legumes have played a …