Pigeonpeas (Cajanus cajan Millisp.): A Valuable Crop of the Tropics

摘要

Current widespread interest in legumes as sources of protein and enrichers of the soil is leading to rapid increases in the production of pigeonpeas (Cajanus cajan) in the tropics, where pigeonpeas offer a vast potential over a wide range of climates and soils. This state-of-the-art report critically reviews available literature on pigeonpeas, one of the world's most important legumes, with emphasis on the crop's nitrogen economy.