Expounding the Value of Grain Legumes in the Semi- and Arid Tropics
Approximately 70% of the population in the semi- and arid tropics reside in rural areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihood. Crop production is primarily focused on a few starchy staple crops. While this can ensure adequate calories, it inadvertently neglects the need for dietary diversit...
Main Authors: | Tendai P. Chibarabada, Albert T. Modi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/1/60 |
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