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Murphy-Bokern, D., Peeters, A. and Westhoek, H. (2017). The role of legumes in bringing protein to the table. In: Murphy-Bokern, D., Stoddard, F. and Watson, C. (Eds.). Legumes in cropping systems. CABI.

• Unregistered authors: Alain Peeters and Henk Westhoek
• Year of publication: 2017
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  This chapter examines the role of legumes in the provision of nitrogen and protein in the European food system. It follows the nitrogen cycle starting with a description of biological functioning of ecosystems. From this, it describes the role of legumes in supplying protein for food and feed from this reactive nitrogen. A detailed account of sources and uses of plant protein in Europe is provided, including a consideration of the effect of diet.

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  2017. The role of legumes in bringing protein to the table. Legume Hub. https://www.legumehub.eu