Academic Articles & Research Papers

Bacteria from extreme environments as candidate bioinoculants for drought tolerance in legumes: a critical appraisal of mechanisms and evidence.

Mast fruiting in a large tropical African legume tree species and the mineral nutrient limitation hypothesis.

Mechanism of pod dehiscence in legumes: insights from phenotypic, anatomical, physiological and molecular studies.

Partial replacement of red and processed meat with legumes: a modelling study of the impact on nutrient intakes and nutrient adequacy on the population level

Abstract Objective: The shift towards plant-based diets with less meat and more legumes is a global target and requires an understanding of the consequences of dietary adequacy on the population level. Our aim was to model the impact of pa...

Trends in plant sciences

In this special issue of NZJA, we have collected papers that focus on new science in the discipline of plant sciences. The 12 papers presented here reflect a wide spectrum of plant sciences related to pasture and pasture management. There a...

Ovule and seed development of crop plants in response to climate change

The ovule is a plant structure that upon fertilization, transforms into a seed. Successful fertilization is required for optimum crop productivity and is strongly affected by environmental conditions including temperature and precipitation....

Advances in Plant Sciences

Within this special issue of NZJA entitled ‘Advances in Plant Sciences’ we present a collection of papers which bring new science to the discipline of grassland plants. Of the 14 papers contained in this issue, 6 relate specifically to clov...

Short‐term effects of grass–legume mixtures on greenhouse gas fluxes in southeastern US cool‐season annual forage systems

Abstract The agricultural sector contributes to the greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes in the United States. In livestock systems, grass–legume mixtures provide agronomic benefits, but their role in GHG mitigation remains understudied. This study ...

Essential Oils from Artemisia herba alba Asso., Maticaria Recutita L., and Dittrichia Viscosa L. (Asteraceae): A Promising Source of Eco-Friendly Agents to Control Callosobruchus maculatus Fab. Warehouse Pest

Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) (C. maculatus) is one of the major pests of legume seeds in storage causing significant damage, leading to food insecurity and low income for farmers. This work was planned to develop eco-friendly agents from...

Exploring Volatile Profiles and De-Flavoring Strategies for Enhanced Acceptance of Lentil-Based Foods: A Review

Lentils are marketed as dry seeds, fresh sprouts, flours, protein isolates, and concentrates used as ingredients in many traditional and innovative food products, including dairy and meat analogs. Appreciated for their nutritional and healt...