Extension
Date of this Version
2002
Abstract
The chickpea (Cicer arietinum) ranks among the world’s three most important pulse (legume) crops. It is an important source of protein in many parts of central Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean and among the food legumes, is the most effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels.
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