Evaluating the effects of storage conditions on dry matter loss and nutritional quality of grain legume fodders in West Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114419
Abstract: Highlights • Nutritional quality and dry matter quantity of grain legume fodders (GLFs) declined with increasing duration of storage.• GLFs stored in sacks had better nutritional quality and less dry matter loss than stored GLFs… read more here.
Keywords: quality; nutritional quality; dry matter; grain legume ... See more keywords
Does intercropping enhance yield stability in arable crop production? A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2017.09.009
Abstract: Abstract The adverse effects of climate change are significantly decreasing yield levels and yield stability over time in current monocropping systems. Intercropping (IC), i.e . growing more than one species simultaneously in the same field,… read more here.
Keywords: yield stability; grain legume; yield; cereal ... See more keywords
Prospect for increasing grain legume crop production in East Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2018.09.004
Abstract: Abstract Agricultural production in East Africa (E-Afr) has to increase drastically to meet future food demand. Yield gap assessment provides important information on the degree to which production can be increased on existing cropland. Most… read more here.
Keywords: production east; production; yield; east africa ... See more keywords
Re-designing organic grain legume cropping systems using systems agronomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2019.125951
Abstract: Abstract Crop production in Europe is intensive, highly specialized and responsible for some negative environmental impacts, raising questions about the sustainability of agricultural systems. The (re)integration of grain legumes into European agricultural systems could contribute… read more here.
Keywords: production; crop; cropping systems; grain ... See more keywords
Differences for traits associated with early N acquisition in a grain legume and early complementarity in grain legume–triticale mixtures
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DOI: 10.1093/aobpla/ply001
Abstract: We grew a grain legume in rhizotrons, alone and mixed with a cereal. There were differences between some of the genotypes of the grain legume but they all demonstrated slow early growth and low ability… read more here.
Keywords: acquisition; differences traits; complementarity; cereal ... See more keywords
Advancing Grain Legumes Domestication and Evolution Studies with Genomics
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DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcac062
Abstract: Abstract 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 vital role in human and… read more here.
Keywords: domestication; grain legumes; grain legume; grain ... See more keywords
The Key to the Future Lies in the Past: Insights from Grain Legume Domestication and Improvement Should Inform Future Breeding Strategies
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DOI: 10.1093/pcp/pcac086
Abstract: Abstract Crop domestication is a co-evolutionary process that has rendered plants and animals significantly dependent on human interventions for survival and propagation. Grain legumes have played an important role in the development of Neolithic agriculture… read more here.
Keywords: domestication; legume domestication; future breeding; grain legume ... See more keywords
Grain legume seed systems for smallholder farmers: Perspectives on successful innovations
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DOI: 10.1177/0030727020953868
Abstract: Grain legumes are nutritionally important components of smallholder farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Unfortunately, limited access to quality seed of improved varieties at affordable prices due to inadequate seed systems has reduced their… read more here.
Keywords: seed; legume seed; successful innovations; seed systems ... See more keywords
Breeding and Genomics Interventions for Developing Ascochyta Blight Resistant Grain Legumes
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042217
Abstract: Grain legumes are a key food source for ensuring global food security and sustaining agriculture. However, grain legume production is challenged by growing disease incidence due to global climate change. Ascochyta blight (AB) is a… read more here.
Keywords: breeding genomics; grain legumes; ascochyta blight; grain legume ... See more keywords
Peer-Reviewed Literature on Grain Legume Species in the WoS (1980–2018): A Comparative Analysis of Soybean and Pulses
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DOI: 10.3390/su11236833
Abstract: Grain-legume crops are important for ensuring the sustainability of agrofood systems. Among them, pulse production is subject to strong lock-in compared to soya, the leading worldwide crop. To unlock the situation and foster more grain-legume… read more here.
Keywords: research; 1980 2018; grain; crop ... See more keywords