ABSTRACT

The first book in this new series discusses grain legumes, which rank only second to cereals in supplying calories and protein to the world's population. With each chapter written by an internationally renowned scientist, the book reviews the role of alien germplasm for the domestication of each major legume crop. Discussion for each crop covers or

chapter 1|10 pages

Landmark Research in Grain Legumes

chapter 2|38 pages

Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

chapter 3|36 pages

Pea (Pisum sativum L.)

chapter 4|32 pages

Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.]

chapter 5|46 pages

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]

chapter 6|24 pages

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.)

chapter 7|32 pages

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

chapter 8|12 pages

Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

chapter 9|94 pages

Lupin

chapter 10|22 pages

Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]