Chickpea Genetics Reduce Need for Chemicals
Published:02 Mar.2021 Source:Crop Science
The chickpea has played a significant role in the vegetarian diet for thousands of years. It is high in protein and rich in important carbohydrates and minerals. In recent years, hummus has become a pop culture food phenomenon. However, the core ingredient, the chickpea, has had its production threatened.
Grown in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Plains of the United States, the chickpea has an integral role in the agriculture systems of these regions. Recently this role has been threatened by a soil-born water mold, Pythium ultimum.