The necessity for sustainable agricultural practices has propelled a renewed interest in
legumes such as faba bean (Vicia faba L.) as agents to help deliver increased diversity to …

Legumes represent a significant source of protein, roughage, minerals and carbohydrates in
global diets. They are cultivated primarily for human consumption, forage and as a green …

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is a legume crop grown in diverse climates worldwide. It has a
high potential for increased cultivation to meet the need for more plant-based proteins in …

Yield is the most complex trait to improve crop production, and identifying the genetic
determinants for high yield is a major issue in breeding new varieties. In faba bean (Vicia …

Faba bean is an important legume crop. The genetic diversity among faba bean genotypes
is very important for the genetic improvement of target traits. A set of 128 fab bean genotypes …

Faba bean is an important legume crop with significant potential to contribute to sustainable
agricultural systems and food security in Ethiopia. Despite its importance, the crop is prone …

Legume-rhizobium symbiosis provides a sustainable nitrogen source for agriculture.
Nitrogen fixation efficiency depends on both legume and rhizobium genotypes, but the …

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) is an important pulse crop traditionally used for human nutrition
and animal feeding. With a high protein content ranging from 24% to 35% of seed dry matter …

Soil acidity is a global issue; soils with pH< 4.5 are widespread in Europe. This acidity
adversely affects nutrient availability to plants; pH levels< 5.0 lead to aluminum (Al3+) …

Cool-season grain legumes are mostly grown over spring and summer due to poor frost
tolerance. However, fall-sown varieties often provide higher yields, earlier harvests and …