Common Bean Improvement in the Twenty-First Century

Book Overview

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. ) is the most important pulse crop in the world. It is an important source of calories, proteins, dietary fibers, minerals, and vitamins for millions of people in both developing and developed countries worldwide. It complements cereals and other carbohydrate-rich foods in providing near-perfect nutrition to people of all ages. Moreover, a regular intake ofbeans helps lower cholesterol and cancer risks. Despite...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792358872
• ISBN13: 9780792358879
• Release Date: August 1999
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 405 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"