Leguminous are known to be nitrogen fixers , which is a criteria for choosing them as main culture, moreover , those cultures reduce the amount of fertilisers used by agricultor , which contribute environmentaly and economicaly.
Are there any reasons for choosing fabaceae cultures ? and which spices are themost use in soil rehabilitation?
Any references or articles are welcomed.
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Legumes can fix atmospheric nitrogen and transform it into assimilable nitrogen by the plant.
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Owing to their nitrogen fixing attribute Fabaceae plants are used for rehabilitation of degraded lands. Please have a look at these useful PDF attachments.
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Hello. This family's species are also advantageous for health and specially for heart diseases. Check this chapter: Article Legumes and Cardiovascular Disease
The problem is here, when we say Fabaceae, we directly mean Nitrogen fix/Best development on poor soil. But, Not all Fabaceae can make symbiosis to fix nitrogen.
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