State and Progress of Andean Lupin Cultivation in Europe: A Review

Lupinus mutabilis is an important source of protein in different Andean countries, and its use in diets, particularly those of less wealthy individuals, has been observed for thousands of years. There is an increasing demand for protein crops suitable for Europe and this species is a potential candi...

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Published inAgronomy (Basel) Vol. 10; no. 7; p. 1038
Main Authors Bebeli, Penelope J., Lazaridi, Efstathia, Chatzigeorgiou, Tilemachos, Suso, Maria-José, Hein, Waltraud, Alexopoulos, Alexios A., Canha, Gonçalo, van Haren, Rob J.F., Jóhannsson, Magnús H., Mateos, Carmen, Neves-Martins, João, Prins, Udo, Setas, Filipa, Simioniuc, Danut P., Talhinhas, Pedro, van den Berg, Merlijn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.07.2020
Subjects
abiotic stresses
adaptation
biomass
biotic stresses
Bradyrhizobium
Climatic conditions
Cultivation
Lupinus mutabilis
Plant breeding
Plant growth
Protein sources
Proteins
Seeds
Soil conditions
Soils
Temperature effects
Greece
Netherlands
United Kingdom > UK
Europe
Poland
Bolivia
France
Peru
Portugal
Germany
Spain
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Summary:Lupinus mutabilis is an important source of protein in different Andean countries, and its use in diets, particularly those of less wealthy individuals, has been observed for thousands of years. There is an increasing demand for protein crops suitable for Europe and this species is a potential candidate. Assessment of Lupinus mutabilis genetic material in European conditions started more than 40 years ago, with the characterization of a vast number of accessions from the Andean region. In this review, abiotic and biotic constraints to L. mutabilis cultivation in European soil and climatic conditions are discussed, and cultivation management practices are suggested. The beneficial interaction of L. mutabilis with Bradyrhizobium strains in the soil and various pollinator species is also discussed, and the effect of abiotic stresses on these interactions is highlighted. Prospects of alternative uses of L. mutabilis biomass in Northern Europe and opportunities for breeding strategies are discussed. In conclusion, the different approach to crop modeling for Southern and Northern European climatic conditions is highlighted.
ISSN:2073-4395
2073-4395
DOI:10.3390/agronomy10071038