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Wednesday, 20/01/2016 21:11
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), pulse crops are legume crops grown for dry grain, and can be used for both food and animal feed. Dry beans, chickpeas and lentils are examples of pulse crops.
Vegetable crops (like green beans), oil crops (like soybeans), and legume crops used for sowing purposes (like clover and alfalfa) are not considered pulse crops because they are not dry grains. Learn more from FAO on the different kinds of pulse crops and what they are used for here.
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Expert response from Community Manager
Moderator for GMOAnswers.com
Wednesday, 20/01/2016 21:11
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), pulse crops are legume crops grown for dry grain, and can be used for both food and animal feed. Dry beans, chickpeas and lentils are examples of pulse crops.
Vegetable crops (like green beans), oil crops (like soybeans), and legume crops used for sowing purposes (like clover and alfalfa) are not considered pulse crops because they are not dry grains. Learn more from FAO on the different kinds of pulse crops and what they are used for here.
We hope the information provided answers your question. If you have any further questions, please ask. Also, feel free to contribute to the discussion in the comment section below!
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