Patrick Byrne Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is a unique crop belonging to the spurge family. The seeds of this monoicous …
An Overview of Castor Bean
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An Overview of Buckwheat
Patrick Byrne Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a versatile pseudocereal that makes an effective cover crop and produces starch-rich seed that …
An Overview of Finger Millet
Patrick Byrne Eleusine coracana, commonly known as finger millet or raji, is a grain that can be milled for use …
An Overview of Teff
Patrick Byrne Eragrostis tef is an annual grass known as teff. Teff produces small nutritious grains most commonly used in …
An Overview of Fava Bean
Patrick Byrne The legume Vicia faba, known as fava bean, faba bean, broad bean, or horse bean, is an effective …