Handbook of Legumes of World Economic Importance

Book Details

• Author: J.A. Duke

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2003

• ISBN: 9788172333409

• Pages: 345

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.75 x 11.25 inches

About the Book
This book provides comprehensive insights into the world of legumes, focusing on their toxicity, economic importance, and nutritional attributes. It explores the toxins found in legumes, their toxicity levels, and the genetic distribution of these toxins across different legume genera. The text delves into the ecological attributes of legumes, emphasizing their role in various ecosystems.

Key sections of the book include an exploration of economic legumes, detailing their tolerances, yields, and centers of diversity. It also covers eco-centers of legume distribution, providing valuable information on where these plants thrive in the natural environment.

The book goes further to include practical information, such as recommended inoculants for various legume species, ensuring optimal growth and productivity. It also features zero-moisture nutritional analysis of legumes, presenting detailed breakdowns of the amino acid composition of different legumes, which are vital for understanding their nutritional value.

This book is a crucial resource for researchers, botanists, agronomists, and anyone interested in the scientific and economic aspects of legume plants.