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    Grain legumes of the lowland tropics

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    Date
    1974
    Author
    Rachie, K.O.
    Roberts, L.M.
    Type
    Journal Article
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    This chapter discusses four species of grain legumes of the lowland tropics—that is, peanuts, pigeon peas, cowpeas, and mung beans. Various aspects of these species, such as plant improvement, plant protection, growth processes, and management are described. These four species made up 87% of both the cultivated area and total production on a worldwide basis. Some botanical and adaptive characters of tropical lowland grain legumes are summarized to facilitate direct comparisons of their potential for specific situations. Although species are grouped according to their presumed ecological use patterns, considerable overlap occurs in adaptation and in microclimates of particular locales within regions. The chapter describes various comparative features of tropical species, such as (1) plant types, (2) soil and climate preference, (3) susceptibility to pests and diseases, and (4) yielding ability. To emphasize the positive aspects of growing tropical legumes, a broad array of uses for these crops and their beneficial effects on soil and crops are summarized.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(08)60869-X
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/4664
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2113(08)60869-X
    IITA Subjects
    Grain Legumes; Farming Systems; Crop Systems; Cowpea
    Agrovoc Terms
    Grain Legumes; Farming Systems; Cropping Systems
    Regions
    Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Nigeria
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