Unraveling the historic journey of the mung bean: A tale of evolution, migration and climate adaptation

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Jun 6, 2023, 8:55 pm142 pts
The mung bean, commonly known as green gram, has played a pivotal role as a cheap protein source in regions where access to meat is limited. Spanning over 4,500 years, the cultivation of this humble legume has sustained civilizations throughout its history. While its migration routes and cultivation expansion…

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