Vicia faba L., commonly referred to as “faba bean” or “broad bean”, is known for its protein-rich seeds and its yield potential in agriculture. It is used for human consumption as well as for animal ...

An international team of researchers has managed to read the whole genome of faba bean, and to put the new genome to immediate use, finding a key gene for seed size, an important food characteristic.

Introducing more plant protein into our diets, which are typically rich in meat and milk protein, is a recent trend in food production that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and loss of ...