Phrases with «leguminous plants»

"Leguminous plants" refers to a type of plants that belong to the legume family. These plants have special structures called "legumes" which are their fruit or seed pods. Legumes have a unique ability to convert nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use as food. This makes leguminous plants important for enriching the soil with nutrients, enhancing crop growth, and ensuring a sustainable ecosystem. Full definition

Sentences with «leguminous plants»

  • Chickpeas are pulses — the dried seeds found in pods of leguminous plants. (dogfoodinsider.com)
  • Several recent studies have examined the diets of turkeys (and chickens) who regularly spent time in pastures with leguminous plants like clovers and vetch. (whfoods.com)
  • In organic agriculture, nitrogen input stems from the use of nitrogen fixing leguminous plants and the application of manure and compost. (chimalaya.org)
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