The impact of climate change-induced abiotic stresses on the nutritional quality of legume seeds

• Published in: Journal of experimental botany Vol. 76; no. 12; pp. 3288 - 3310
• Main Authors: Machado, Joana, Nunes da Silva, Marta, Vasconcelos, Marta W, Santos, Carla S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 21.08.2025
• Subjects: Climate Change; Crops, Agricultural; Droughts; Fabaceae - physiology; Nutritive Value; Seeds - chemistry; Seeds - physiology; Stress, Physiological; Carbohydrates; Amino acids; Oil; Bioactive compounds; Protein; Combined stresses

Legumes are integral to agricultural sustainability, offering multifaceted benefits ranging from enhanced yields to companion crops and improved soil health. Despite their recognized advantages, challenges such as technological lock-ins, limited breeding resources, and adverse environmental conditio...