Tropical forests are characterized by high biodiversity and aboveground biomass growing
on strongly weathered soils. However, the distribution of plant species and soils are highly …

Secondary tropical forests that are in a state of regeneration following clearing for agriculture
are now more abundant than primary forests. Yet, despite their large spatial extent and …

The classification of the legume family proposed here addresses the long-known non-
monophyly of the traditionally recognised subfamily Caesalpinioideae, by recognising six …

The classification of the legume family proposed here addresses the long‐known non‐
monophyly of the traditionally recognised subfamily Caesalpinioideae, by recognising six …

Comprising 501 genera and around 14,000 species, Papilionoideae is not only the largest
subfamily of Fabaceae (Leguminosae; legumes), but also one of the most extraordinarily …

Seed dormancy is expected to provide ecological advantages by adjusting germination to
the favorable growth period. However, many species produce nondormant seeds …

The symbiosis between plants and nitrogen‐fixing bacteria is widespread among legumes
and actinorhizal plants within the nitrogen‐fixing root nodule (NFN) clade. However, there …

Legumes are an essential food source worldwide. Their high-quality proteins, complex
carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and relatively low-fat content make these an important …

The contrasting hydraulic traits observed among different plant life forms are shaped by
entangled environmental and evolutionary processes. However, we lack understanding of …

Legumes play a vital role in human consumption, animal foraging, and sustainable farming.
Rapid quality monitoring techniques in the periods of planting, harvesting, and storage are …