A genetic "off switch" that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been identified for the first time by a team of international scientists.

Chickpeas are rich in iron, a mineral that the body needs to transport oxygen. One cup of chickpeas contains about 60 percent ...

A study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics explores the association between legume consumption and the ...

Perennial legume. Very leafy plants 8 to 12 inches tall. Spreads by stolons (runners) and forms shallow roots at nodes. Adapted to soils with fine to medium texture that are well to poorly drained.

It tolerates cold temperatures. Tolerates shade better than most legumes. Leaves are palmately trifoliolate, with oblong to wedge-shaped leaflets that are usually variegated with a white "water-mark." ...