LEgume GEnetic REsources as a tool for the development of innovative and sustainable food TEchnological system
Thought for Food Initiative - Transdisciplinary research towards more sustainable food systems
Legume Genetic Resources as a tool for the development of innovative food technological Sistem
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Why LeGeReTe?
Pulses: good for the planet and good for the people
About of 1.1 milion pulses accessions preserved in various gene banks most of them still not characterized
Long time for preparation and cooking
The power of pulses
They have a long shelf-life
Are good for you!
Good news for poor farmers
Help other crops to grow
Cost less to grow
"Clean" crops: do not emit greenhouse gases
Help fertilize soil
Pulses= Zero Waste
Need less water to grow
Project duration: 36 months
Start: January 1, 2017
End: December 31, 2019