Pulses - Nutritious seeds for a sustainable future

Pulses have been an essential part of the human diet for centuries. Yet their nutritional value is not generally recognized and their consumption is frequently under-appreciated.  Undeservedly so, as pulses play a crucial role in healthy diets, sustainable food production and, above all, in food security.

This book, Pulses - Nutritious seeds for a Sustainable Future, highlights the benefits of these relatively unknown seeds. This book provides an overview of the production and trade in pulses worldwide and illustrates the main ways in which pulses contribute to,