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World Service,16 Nov 1989,8 mins

Peas and Beans

Food Plants

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Peas and beans "fix" nitrogen, a key ingredient for healthy soil. J P Moss from International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) describes the importance of legumes.

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