Pulses are part of the legume family – the main difference between pulses and legumes is that pulses are dried before they are eaten. The exception is peanuts and soya beans, which are ...

Residue of pulses has a lower C: N ratio (17) compared with 41 for oilseed and 32 for wheat that promotes mineralisation. Pulses require less water with higher water use efficiency, have deeper root ...