Main conclusion Although grass pea is an environmentally successful robust legume with
major traits of interest for food and nutrition security, the genetic potential of this orphan crop …

Microsatellites, or simple sequence repeats (SSRs), are one of the most informative and
multi-purpose genetic markers exploited in plant functional genomics. However, the …

The Leguminosae, the third–largest angiosperm family, has a global distribution and high
ecological and economic impor tance. We examine how the legume systematic research …

Australian farmers and scientists have embraced the use of new pasture legume species
more than those in any other country, with 36 annual and 11 perennial legumes having …

Orphan, or underutilized, legumes are domesticated legumes with useful properties, but with
less importance than major world crops due to use and supply constraints. However, they …

Background De novo assembly of transcript sequences produced by next-generation
sequencing technologies offers a rapid approach to obtain expressed gene sequences for …

Narrow‐leafed lupin (NLL; Lupinus angustifolius L.) is an important grain legume crop that is
valuable for sustainable farming and is becoming recognized as a human health food. NLL …

Pesticide usage is becoming increasingly necessary to escalate agricultural productivity and
meet food production needs. However, it harms in different degrees all living organisms …

Abstract Background Paspalum (Poaceae) is an important genus of the tribe Paniceae,
which includes several species of economic importance for foraging, turf and ornamental …

Abstract Background Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is one of the most important
legumes in tropical and semi-arid regions. However, there is relatively little genomic …