Potential Pulses

Genetic and Genomic Resources
Potential pulses include adzuki bean, rice bean, faba bean, cow pea, etc. and have potential to become climate-smart crops for a sustainable future. These underutilized crops offer numerous benefits, including mitigating the effects of climate change and improving nutritional security.
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 programmes 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.

Contributor: Rahul Chandora (Edited by), T Basavaraja (Edited by), Aditya Pratap (Edited by), Daniel B. Adewale (Contributions by), Michael Abberton (Contributions by), Gopal Katna (Contributions by), Parul Sharma (Contributions by), Kanishka Chandora (Contributions by), Martial Nounagnon (Contributions by), Gautier Roko (Contributions by), Nadège Adoukè Agbodjato (Contributions by), Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon (Contributions by), Olubukola Oluranti Babalola (Contributions by), Lamine Baba-Moussa (Contributions by), Mithlesh Kumar (Contributions by), Kirti Rani (Contributions by), Shailesh Kumar Jain (Contributions by), Moti Lal Mehriya (Contributions by), Gayacharan (Contributions by), Swarup K. Parida (Contributions by), Amit Kumar Singh (Contributions by), Debashish Chattopadhyay (Contributions by), D. C. Joshi (Contributions by), Ramya Rathod (Contributions by), Krishna Kumar Jangid (Contributions by), K.M. Boraiah (Contributions by), C.B. Harisha (Contributions by), H.M. Halli (Contributions by), Kuldeep Tripathi (Contributions by), K. Sammi Reddy (Contributions by), Carine Nono Temegne (Contributions by), Isabel Milagros Gavilan Figari (Contributions by), Esaïe Tsoata (Contributions by), Paul Agendia (Contributions by), Francis Ajebesone Ngome (Contributions by), Anupam Tripathi (Contributions by), S. Gurumurthy (Contributions by), C. Mahadevaiah (Contributions by), Devindrappa (Contributions by), Basavaraj P.S. (Contributions by)

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