Abstract: The proceedings of a 1982 symposium presents 14 authoritative reviews for food technologists and undergraduate and graduate students in food science is intended to serve as a general reference text on factors affecting the sensory quality of 13 fruits and vegetables. A…
Showcases fifty heirloom bean varieties and provides growing tips, flavor notes, and stories of their heritage.
Showcases fifty heirloom bean varieties and provides growing tips, flavor notes, and stories of their heritage.
"Intensive production of peas and beans can often result in the increased incidence of pests and diseases, putting crops at risk from yield loss or reduction in quality. This book deals systematically with pests, and with the fungal, bacterial and viral diseases affecting peas a…
Introduction to peas and beans -- Botany and physiology -- Pea and bean breeding -- Agronomy of peas and beans -- Management of weeds -- Management of pests and diseases -- Harvesting, nutritional value and uses -- The future for peas and beans
Peas and beans
by ProQuest (Firme), Biddle, A. J.
fromCrop production science in horticulture
This practical book provides an accessible overview of all aspects of pea and bean production, including botany and physiology, breeding, agronomy, weed management, pests and diseases, harvesting, nutritional value and uses. It also reflects on the constraints and opportunities …
This book describes the most commonly grown large-seeded legumes used as food and feed crops throughout the world. The species considered are: Pisum sativum, in the forms of dried peas (combining peas) and as fresh vegetables (vining peas or fresh market peas); Vicia faba, in th…
This practical book provides an accessible overview of all aspects of pea and bean production, including botany and physiology, breeding, agronomy, weed management, pests and diseases, harvesting, nutritional value and uses. It also reflects on the constraints and opportunities …
Focusing on peas and beans of agricultural and economic importance, this book includes an introduction to the botanical family, history and production areas of these crops. It also provides detailed information on genetics, seed management, crop protection, growth, crop stresses…
Jill and the beanstalk
by Koontz, Robin, Poole, Helen
fromLittle birdie readers, 1-2 red
Jill climbs a beanstalk and meets a friendly giant with whom she shares her beans.
"Beans are considered a basic staple in most kitchen cupboards, yet these unassuming foodstuffs have a very long history: there is evidence that beans have been eaten for 9,000 years. Whether dried, frozen, or canned, beans have substantial nutritional and environmental benefits…
"More than 200 recipes for fresh beans, dried beans, cool beans, hot beans, savory beans-- even sweet beans!"