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1 Queen Mary's College, Chennai - 600 004, IN
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The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 41, No 10 (2004), Pagination: 426-434
Abstract
In the global scenario, India has a prime position in pulse production. In the context of widespread protein calorie malnutrition and under nutrition, pulses will continue to be the major source of dietary protein. On account of the balanced amino acid composition of cereal and pulse protein blend, which matches with milk protein, the importance of pulse in vegetarian diet for nutritional food security cannot be over emphasized. Further, pulse crops are also known for the unique role in restoring and building up of soil fertility. Among the grain legume as well as oil seeds, soyabean occupies a unique status.
