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Safeguarding Indonesian Crop Diversity: A Q&A with Standy Christianto
The Borneo Institute Foundation (BIT) was founded in 2007 to support the independence and culture of Indonesia’s Dayak community. Based in Central Kalimantan, a region rich in biodiversity, BIT works with farmers in the Manuhing...
12 Feb 2025
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Beyond Hummus
To some, chickpeas are synonymous with hummus. But that’s a pretty limited view of a crop that is the second most eaten pulse in the world.
Chana dal, Burmese tofu, farinata di ceci, chana masala, chakhchoukha, guasanas. They’re...
10 Feb 2023
ICRISAT in India Ready for First Shipments to Safety Duplicate Genebank Collections
Genebanks are sometimes caught up in unexpected events. Natural catastrophes, pandemics, wars and other crises can jeopardize their unique genetic holdings at any time.
That’s why it pays to have a backup plan in place.
Safety...
16 Dec 2021
16 Dec 2021
Supercharging Nutrition with Wild Chickpea Relatives
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber, with calcium and magnesium to boot, but new research shows we can do even more with the popular legume to combat malnutrition.
A study published in a special issue of Crop Science...
25 Mar 2021
25 Mar 2021
International Hummus Day: Celebrating the Chickpea
The casual foodie might know a few fun facts about the chickpea. It’s a core ingredient in hummus, yes. It’s stuffed with protein, healthy fibers, vitamins and antioxidants, sure. It’s a versatile, nutritious ingredient that can...
13 May 2020
13 May 2020