Tempeh is a fermented food made of mainly soybeans and is a nutritious, affordable, and
sustainable functional source of protein. Globally, tempeh is a widely accepted fermented …

Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae) is an established herbal drug used for the management of
male infertility, nervous disorders, and also as an aphrodisiac. It has been shown that its …

Legumes consumption is a usual and beneficial part of the human diet and contributing to
health. Moreover, it is presently taking place a re-evaluation for its useful effects of …

Since higher plants regularly release organic compounds into the environment, their decay
products are often added to the soil matrix and a few have been reported as agents of plant …

The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

This study aimed at assessing the biological activities of Mucuna pruriens seeds using
cytotoxicity, phytochemical, antiparasitic screening, and antioxidant assays. Mature fruits of …

Underutilized legumes are important group of crops which has special significance in
subsistence farming and nutritional security of resource poor masses in developing …

Sustainable intensification of smallholder farms in Africa is highly dependent on enhancing
biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Legume diversification of maize-based systems is a core …

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 …

Legumes play an important role in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) farming systems through the
provision of food, feed, fuel, income and a range of biophysical benefits, such as soil fertility …