Nutritional characterisation of Vigna unguiculata as alternative protein source for monogastric animals

摘要

Vigna unguiculata is a fast growing annual tropical legume, which can grow even on acid soils of low fertility, has a vigorous seed production and is high in protein, starch and mineral content.That is why it was evaluated as alternative source of plant protein for monogastric animals in Colombia to complement or replace soy (Granito, 2004).