Lupin Crop as an Alternative Source of Protein

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter analyzes the lupin crop as an alternative source of protein. Lupin is considered one legumes with greatest future potential because its high protein content, even in a wild state, and adaptation to poor soils dry climates. The species Lupinus are distributed two large areas: Mediterranean Western Hemisphere. zone ranges from southern Europe highlands northern eastern Africa. range Americas includes western part North South America, excludes tropical lowlands Amazonian basin. Cultivated lupins appear agricultural production diverse forms for very different purposes: Grain forage rotation, green manure, soil conservation, agroforestry, also permanent pasture livestock. Lupins not cultivated grain usually ploughed or used alone mixed cereals grasses fodder. plays role fight against erosion establishment afforestation numerous areas world. discusses production. Botany ecology described.