Previous research from our laboratory has demonstrated that near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy has utility in predicting rumen-undegradable protein (RUP) contents of legume and grass silages. This study was conducted to evaluate whether application of previous research techniques could yield a useful near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy RUP prediction system for legume and grass hays. Leg...

In previous commentaries on earlier submissions of CRP 3.5, the ISPC highlighted the need to strengthen justification for a CRP on grain legumes (GLs) and the approach used to prioritize across crop species, regions and constraints in the context of delivering impact. Issues related to narrowing the focus (fewer product lines), clearer articulation and justification of impact pathways and more ...

The narrow genetic base of cultivars coupled with low utilization of genetic resources are the major factors limiting grain legume production and productivity globally. Exploitation of new and diverse sources of variation is needed for the genetic enhancement of grain legumes. Wild relatives with enhanced levels of resistance/tolerance to multiple stresses provide important sources of genetic d...

African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) is an underexploited legume with the potential of becoming an alternative food staple to alleviate the problem of food security. An assessment was carried out on the growth and yield of AYB affected by Telfairia mosaic virus (TeMV) Infection. Telfairia mosaic virus caused severe mosaic, leaf distortion and malformation on AYB. Analyses of results revea...

In the present study, large number of rhizobial strains were isolated from chickpea, lentil and mung been nodules and twenty fast growing colonies of each host legume, were selected. A series of jar experiments were executed and three most efficient isolates of each rhizobium species were screened on the basis of their growth promoting activities under axenic conditions. Results revealed that, ...

The intercropping of two or more crop species on the same piece land at a given time has been hypothesized to enhance yield stability. To address this hypothesis, we assessed grain stability various barley-pea and wheat-faba bean mixtures grown in seven experimental field trials (locations) across Europe during years with contrasting weather (2017 2018). Three different measures were used, all ...