Insights from the yield, protein production, and detailed alkaloid composition of white (Lupinus albus), narrow-leafed (Lupinus angustifolius), and yellow (Lupinus luteus) lupin cultivars in the Mediterranean region

IntroductionLupins and other legumes have been considered as alternative plant-based protein sources to soybeans for both humans and livestock. Furthermore, they can contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems. The productivity and chemical composition of legumes is highly variable between s...

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Published in:Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors: Inês M. Valente, Carla Sousa, Mariana Almeida, Carla Miranda, Victor Pinheiro, Sofia Garcia-Santos, Luís M. M. Ferreira, Cristina M. Guedes, Margarida R. G. Maia, Ana R. J. Cabrita, António J. M. Fonseca, Henrique Trindade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1231777/full