date:Feb 11, 2020
of micronutrients, dietary fibre and minerals, and are an important source of plant protein.
Pulses are also known for their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, catalysing the creation of high-quality organic matter in soils and facilitate water retention. These characteristics help farmers reduce their use of fertilisers and energy in arable agricultural systems, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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