More than one hundred years have passed since the development of the first microbial
inoculant for plants. Nowadays, the use of microbial inoculants in agriculture is spread …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a pulse consumed all over the world, representing a good
source of protein, as well as fat, fiber, and other carbohydrates. As a result of the growing …

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is the second most widely grown legume crop after soybean,
accounting for a substantial proportion of human dietary nitrogen intake and playing a …

This work was designed to evaluate whether external application of nitric oxide (NO) in the
form of its donor S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP) could mitigate the deleterious …

Background Food security is a current major concern. Protein malnutrition, in particular, must
be overcome urgently. Simultaneously, food manufacturers are increasingly interested …

A growing number of consumers opt for plant-based milk substitutes for medical reasons,
like cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), lactose intolerance (LI), or as a lifestyle choice. Plant …

The United Nations has declared 2016 as the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are
narrowly defined as leguminous crops that are harvested as dry seeds. Although some …

Cow's milk is considered a staple in many diets due to its high nutritional value. It contains
almost every nutrient that the human body needs. Milk is consumed as a beverage, poured …

Environmental pollution has become a transnational issue that impacts ecosystems, soil,
water, and air and is directly related to human health and well-being. Chromium pollution …

Pulses display nutritional benefits and are recommended in sustainable diets. Indeed, they
are rich in proteins and fibers, and can contain variable amounts of micronutrients. However …