Abstract
Research at the James Hutton Institute's Centre for Sustainable Cropping (CSC) shows biological nitrogen fixation by faba beans (Vicia faba L.) is maximal under low input, non-inversion tillage with compost incorporated. Increasing bean protein production efficiency is being investigated with respect to rhizobial diversity and through development of the supply chain. Powdered faba bean kernels are fractionated into bean-protein and -starch concentrates (BPC and BSC, respectively) using "air-classification". BPC can displace soya and fishmeal in salmon-feed without impacting fish growth, feed efficiency or health. BSC performed well in poultry- and pig-feeds and has significant socio-economic potential in brewing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-23 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Legume Perspectives |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2015 |