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Groundnut

Groundnut is the number one grain legume in terms of market value and area planted by poor smallholders in the developing world. It is especially high in oil and protein, which are deficient in the diets of the poor. New varieties increase yields subst…

Chickpea

Chickpea is nutritious and in worldwide demand. ICRISAT breeding has extended the range of chickpea varieties into hotter, drier environments and end-of-season cropping niches. These innovations have triggered market-oriented development in Ethiopia an…

Pigeonpea

Pigeonpea is a staple food in South Asia, and is expanding rapidly in Africa both for consumption and export. It possesses especially valuable agronomic features, including treelike ground cover, wide range of plant types and duration, and highly effic…