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Legumes

The large family of plants, leguminosae, including many with edible parts. most species harbor nitrogen-fixing bacteria on their roots. Several species, like the vetches, cause lathyrism, favism, and other forms of poisoning of cattle or people. Other species yield useful materials like gums from acacia and various lectins like phytohemagglutinin from phaseolus.


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soy milk

... unless it is cultured. Holistic nutritionists are recommending doing as has been done before agribusiness took over our diets - soak grains and legumes at for 24 hours before eating so protein etc. is available. (bacterias need to break down outer coatings first). Tofu and tempeh are cultured ...

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by soilgal
Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:51 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Veganism and protein
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Views: 1065

were to purchase bacteria

... to seperate desired micoorganism and culture it to make a library of microorganisms. To list a few: 01.Rhizobium species - soil, root nodules of legumes and rhizoshpere soil(soil stuck to the roots of plants). Use YEMA(Yeast Extract Mannitol Agar). 02.Actinomycetes and fungi - same source. Starch ...

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by ninetails
Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:17 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: were to purchase bacteria
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Views: 4983

Re: My Pet Project - Facts on Black-eyed pea (Plant)

Hi, I'm in the process of reaserching information on different types of legumes. The one I would like to get some information on is the Black eyed pea. Questions: 1. What 5 characteristics of a Black-eyed pea? 2. One organic molecule found in it. 3. What specific ...

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by <Singing Mice>
Fri May 04, 2007 4:31 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: My Pet Project - Facts on Black-eyed pea (Plant)
Replies: 1
Views: 482

My Pet Project - Facts on Black-eyed pea (Plant)

Hi, I'm in the process of reaserching information on different types of legumes. The one I would like to get some information on is the Black eyed pea. Questions: 1. What 5 characteristics of a Black-eyed pea? 2. One organic molecule found in it. 3. What specific ...

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by Jeanette
Fri May 04, 2007 4:25 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: My Pet Project - Facts on Black-eyed pea (Plant)
Replies: 1
Views: 482

"Twenty questions"-biology game

Hey, Linn refers to Fagales instead of Fabales (legumes) :P yes poor amrik Missed that I think. sorry my fault :oops: But I learned about fabales now. :lol: Cinnamon? :) I love cinnmon ( must have for apple pie) I wish it grew in my yard. Too cold ...

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by Linn
Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:19 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Twenty questions"-biology game
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