Potential Pulses

Potential Pulses

Genetic and Genomic Resources

Edited by Rahul Chandora, T. Basavaraja and Aditya Pratap
Hardback
September 2024
9781800624634
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  • Publisher
    CABI
  • Published
    27th September
  • ISBN 9781800624634
  • Language English
  • Pages 336 pp.
  • Size 6" x 9"
$150.00
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The fight against global hunger demands a fresh perspective. Lesser-known legumes, often called 'potential pulses', can play a pivotal role. These underutilized powerhouses, including adzuki bean, bambara groundnut, faba bean, cowpea, grass pea and horse gram, among others, are currently untapped resources. Their potential goes beyond their ability to thrive in harsh environments (caused by high temperature, drought, etc.) and fix nitrogen. With increased understanding of these legumes and their genetic and genomic potential, we can unlock a new world of sustainable and nutritious food sources. This book explores:

  • The rich genetic diversity of potential pulses and its role in resilience.
  • How advanced genomics can identify traits for improved yields, pest resistance, and climate adaptation.
  • Strategies for conserving and utilizing these valuable genetic resources.
Breeding programs harnessing genetic potential to create next-generation pulse varieties.

Focusing on the untapped genetic and genomic potential of these legumes, this book empowers researchers, breeders, and policymakers to unlock a new era of food and nutritional security. By leveraging the power of their genes, we can transform underutilized pulses into the nutritional heroes of tomorrow.

1) Leveraging the Potential of Lesser-Known Pulses for the Sustainability of Future Food Systems—T. Basavaraja, Aditya Pratap and Rahul Chandora
2) African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis Stenocarpa)--Daniel B. Adewale, Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria and Michael Abberton
3) Adzuki Bean (Vigna Angularis (Willd.) Ohwi and Ohashi)--Gopal Katna, Parul Sharma and Kanishka Chandora
4) Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata)--Martial Nounagnon, Gautier Roko, Nadège Adoukè Agbodjato, Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola and Lamine 5) Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba)--Mithlesh Kumar, Kirti Rani, Shailesh Kumar Jain and Moti Lal Mehriya
6) Rice Bean (Vigna Umbellata (Thunb)) Ohwi and Ohashi)--Gayacharan, Swarup K. Parida,
Amit Kumar Singh, Debashish Chattopadhyay, D. C. Joshi and Gopal Katna
7. Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus) P.S. Basavaraj, Ramya Rathod, Krishna Kumar Jangid, K.M. Boraiah, C.B. Harisha, H.M. Halli, Kuldeep Tripathi and K. Sammi Reddy
8) Lima Bean (Phaseolus Lunatus L.) Carine Nono Temegne, Isabel Milagros Gavilan Figari, Esaïe Isoata, Paul Agendia and Francis Ajebesone Ngome Baba-Moussa
9) Runner Bean (Phaseolus Coccineus L.)--T Basavaraja, Anupam Tripathi, S. Gurumurthy, C. Mahadevaiah, Kanishka Chandora, Devindrappa and Rahul Chandora

Rahul Chandora

Dr. Rahul Chandora is working as a Scientist (Senior Scale) at the ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Regional Station, Shimla.

T. Basavaraja

Dr. T. Basavaraja started his career as a Scientist at the ICAR- Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur-208024 (India). He has seven-year of research experience in grain legume genetics and breeding and gained extensive conceptual knowledge in the diverse domain of Genetics, Cytogenetics, Crop Breeding, Population genetics, and Crop Biotechnology. Presently, He is working on genetic enhancement of pulse crops such as Common bean and Mung bean.

Aditya Pratap

Aditya Pratap is Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), Indian Institute of Pulses Research, India.

underutilized crops; adzuki bean; cow pea; rice bean; grass pea; tepary bean; lima bean; runner bean; hyacinth bean; horse gram; winged bean; bambara bean; moth bean; faba bean; grain legumes; pulse genetic improvement