Protein Crops: Agricultural Sustainability

Proteins are macromolecules of amino acids which are linked together by peptide bonds. They are an essential nutrient for the human body and form a major structural component of muscles. Crops that have substantial amounts of protein in them are often referred to as protein crops. Common examples of protein crops include peanut, chickpea, soybean, lentil, cowpea and pigeon pea. These crops have a positive impact on the soil as they can fix nitrogen, control erosion and enrich the soil with ...