Non-FAO resources

Pulses are an integral part of many diets across the globe and they have great potential to improve human health, conserve our soils, protect the environment and contribute to global food security. The United Nations declared 2016 as “International Year of Pulses” (IYP) to heighten public awareness of the nutritional [...]
07/07/2015
Region: Asia
Country: India
Organization: NABARD
The study presents the success story of the adoption and diffusion of improved chickpea short duration varieties in southern India. New chickpea varieties adapted to warmer, short-season environments have brought increasing prosperity to southern India and is offering hope for farmers elsewhere in the semi-arid tropics. The direct welfare benefits [...]
06/07/2015
Region: Asia
Country: India
Organization: ICRISAT
For preparation of diet for diabetics, glycemic indicies and glycemic loads of local pulses namely chickpea, chana dal, kidney bean, mash bean, mung bean and peas were determined. Forty two male students of Agricultural University were recruited and were divided into six groups, with seven students in each group. Glucose [...]
23/10/2008
Region: Asia
Country: Pakistan