Book ID: 94158
Smartt, J.
Grain Legumes: Evolution and Genetic Resources. 2008. 389 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
Covers a wide-ranging survey of all the major grain legumes from thestandpoint of both their evolution and their potential for further development and improvement as economically important food crops. Surveys the changes which have occurred in the course of domestication of the plants which have evolved into our pulse crops and oilseed legumecrops. Then discusses the benefits to be gained from evaluation andimprovement of grain legume genetic resources. It is through this comparative approach that the overall potential of these crops ishighlighted.