Globally, legumes are vital constituents of diet and perform critical roles in maintaining well-
being owing to the dense nutritional contents and functional properties of their seeds. While …

Poverty, food, and nutrition insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have become major
concerns in recent times. The effects of climate change, drought, and unpredictable rainfall …

Seed size is an important yield and quality-determining trait in higher plants and is also
crucial to their evolutionary fitness. In African yam bean (AYB), seed size varies widely …

The African yam bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst Ex. A. Richmond, Harms, is an
indigenous tuberous legume of the humid tropics of Africa. Its edible pulse and tuber host …

The increase in the incidence of gastric ulcer (GU) has posed major threat on public health.
This research aimed to evaluate gastroprotective properties of the aqueous leaf extract of …

African yam bean has immense food and nutrition potential and is resilient to adverse
environmental conditions. Despite its potential, the crop is underutilized, which could be …

African yam bean, an underutilized legume usually cultivated for its edible tubers and seeds,
is known for its nutrition-rich qualities; however, the crop's level of consumption is low. The …

A residential rat might harm human health because it acts as a disease reservoir. It has been
many efforts to control this rate using synthetic rodenticide. Nevertheless, synthetic …

Corn flour is a very important ingredients in producing crunchy snacks. However, the use of
other plant sources to supplement corn flour in producing crunchy snacks is not uncommon …

This book is a collection of updated studies related to current improvements in legume traits
and their agricultural benefits. It discusses the physiological functions, genetics, and …