ABSTRACT
Phaseolus vulgaris
L.), cowpea [
Vigna unguiculata
(L.) Walp.], pigeonpea [
Cajanus cajan
(L.) Millsp.], chickpea (
Cicer arietinum
L.), faba bean (
Vicia faba
L.), lentil (
Lens culinaris
Medik.), mungbean [
Vigna radiata
(L.) Wilczek], azuki bean [
Vigna angularis
(L.) Ohwi & Ohashi], and pea (
Pisum sativum
L.). Several species of lupin are used primarily for animal feed in Australia and as a forage crop in Europe. The hallmark trait of legume species is their high protein content (see Table 1.1).
