The production of seed of leguminous crops in Spain

• Main Author: Montoya J.L
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: 1988
• Subjects: cicer arietinum; espagne; espana; lens culinaris; lupinus albus; medicago sativa; phaseolus vulgaris; pisum sativum; produccion de semillas; production de semences; seed; seed production; semence; semillas; spain; vicia ervilia; vicia faba; vicia sativa

The paper gives a brief description of the cultivation of leguminous crops in Spain, and a detailed description of the situation regarding the production, utilization and marketing of leguminous seed. Mainly local varieties are grown, but there is a strong breeding programme to develop improved varieties, especially for Vicia faba. A large number of seed companies are involved in the production of seed of leguminous crops. Although most of these serve a local demand, there is a considerable amount of seed exported, especially of Medicago sativa and Vicia sativa.