Proteins are essential components of the human diet. Dietary proteins could be derived from
animals and plants. Animal protein, although higher in demand, is generally considered less …

Background Adequate human nutrition depends on the ingestion of many nutrients present
in the diet. Proteins are indispensable macronutrients, including the essential amino acids. A …

The value of pulse grain has been drastically increased by manufacturing it to pulse storage
protein isolates. The utilization of pulse proteins is highly dependent on the composition …

Field pea is one of the most important leguminous crops over the world. Pea protein is a
relatively new type of plant proteins and has been used as a functional ingredient in global …

Abstract Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is a popular legume crop farmed primarily in
Africa and used for human and livestock diets all over the world. Despite this, little study has …

Background Food security is a current major concern. Protein malnutrition, in particular, must
be overcome urgently. Simultaneously, food manufacturers are increasingly interested …

In recent years, the development and application of plant proteins have drawn increasing
scientific and industrial interests. Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is an important source of high …

Polyphenols are plant metabolites with potent anti-oxidant properties, which help to reduce
the effects of oxidative stress-induced dreaded diseases. The evidence demonstrated that …

Microplastics (MPs) released into soil environments, along with the existing pollutants in soil,
may have adverse effects on plants. However, the chronic effects of MPs in soils …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important pulse crop grown and consumed all over the
world, especially in the Afro-Asian countries. It is a good source of carbohydrates and …