Economically, legumes (Fabaceae) represent the second most important family of crop
plants after the grass family, Poaceae. Grain legumes account for 27% of world crop …

Livestock production in the European Union EU is highly dependent on imported soybean,
exposing the livestock farming system to risks related to the global trade of soybean. Lupin …

Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles synthesized using plant biomasses have attracted scientists
due to their high biocompatibility, low toxicity, and ease of production. Green synthesis is …

Background The process of selecting superior performing plants for food, feed and fiber
products dates back more than 10,000 years and has been substantially refined in the last …

Quinolizidine alkaloids (QAs) are toxic secondary metabolites found within the genus
Lupinus, some species of which are commercially important grain legume crops including …

Lupinus mutabilis has protein (32.0–52.6 g/100 g dry weight) and lipid (13.0–24.6 g/100 g
dry weight) contents similar to soya bean (Glycine max). The Ω3, Ω6, and Ω9 contents are …

La especie de leguminosa-Lupinus mutabilis (tarwi)-se cultiva tradicionalmente en los
Andes desde los 1.500 m, encontrándose en Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia …

Protein crops have gained increasing interest in recent years, as a transition towards plant-
protein based diets appears pivotal to ensure global food security and preserve the …

Human life became largely dependent on agricultural products after distinct crop-
domestication events occurred around 10,000 years ago in different geographical sites …

Lupin is an undervalued legume despite its high protein and dietary fiber content and
potential health benefits. This review focuses on the nutritional value, health benefits, and …