legume: Media
fruit of Fabaceae plants
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Understand how crop rotation in organic farming benefits the farmers as well as the environment and particularly the advantages of growing lentils
A discussion of organic farming and the benefits of growing crops such as lentils.
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common honey locust
Leaves and pods of the common honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos).
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legume; amino acid
Legumes—such as beans, lentils, and peas—are high in protein and contain many essential...
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