The edited book entitled “Grain Legumes towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems” delves into the multifaceted roles that grain legumes play in shaping sustainable agrifood systems. This book brings together diverse perspectives from experts in the fields of agronomy, crop science, food technology, and policy-making to highlight the potential of grain legumes in achieving global food security and sustainability goals. Through a comprehensive exploration of topics such as genetic improvement, crop management, soil health, pest and disease management, value addition, and market development, it provides a holistic understanding of the current status, challenges, and future prospects of grain legumes in the context of sustainable agriculture.

The chapters in this book reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, drawing on expertise from plant biology, agronomy, environmental science, nutrition, economics, and social sciences. Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of the potential of grain legumes to contribute to a sustainable future, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in realizing this potential. It covers a wide range of topics, from the genetic improvement of legumes for enhanced yield and stress resistance to innovative agronomic practices, value addition, and policy interventions that can promote the cultivation and consumption of these important crops.

This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, agricultural practitioners, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in advancing sustainable food systems.

1. Grain Legumes as Climate Resilient Crops. Challenges and Prospects- Namitha Krishna                                

2. Grain Legumes for Nutritional Security and Health Benefits- Sudipta Sarker, Hirak Banerjee and Debjani Kundu

3. Biological Nitrogen Fixation Mechanism in Grain Legumes. An Overview - Manish Kumar, Shweta Kumari, Vandana Kumari, Rina Roy and Sweeti Kumari

4. Carbon and Nitrogen Assimilation in Grain Legumes - R. Sowmiya and K. Kiruthika

5. Climate Resilience, Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies of Grain Legumes- Lakshman, Jayshree, Suwa Lal Yadav and Anu Nawhal

6. Efficient Water Use and Productivity of Grain Legume Cropping Systems. Recent Advances and Technological Interventions - Sweeti Kumari, Mukesh Kumar Sinha, Rina Roy and Shweta Kumari

7. Nutrient Cycling and Extraction Pattern in Soil under Grain Legume Cultivation - K. Kiruthika and R. Sowmiya

8. Application of Remote Sensing and Image Analysis in Plant Protection for Grain Legume Based Cropping System - Jaya Sinha and Lalita Rana

9. Weed Management in Grain Legumes - B.V Asewar, S.U Pawar, Apeksha Thombre and Santosh Thombre

10. Role of Grain Legumes to Achieve Food and Nutritional Security– Rina Roy, Manish Kumar, Sweeti Kumari, Shweta Kumari and Devendra Mandal

11. Biotic Stress Mitigation Strategies in Grain Legumes – Debasish Rout, Manisha Rout and Pritam Ghosh

12. Genetic Diversity, Conservation and Improvement of Grain Legumes – Kumari Rashmi, Sanjay Sahay, Ravi S. Singh, Anushree, Adyant Kumar, Mahesh Kumar and Vikash Kumar

13.  Reducing Carbon Footprints. Role of Legumes in Low Emission Farming Systems- Inayat M. Khan, Aneesha Manzoor, Asma Shakeel and Andleeba Jan

14. Weed Seed Bank. Impacts and Management Strategies for Grain Legumes Production - Pooja A P and Arunjith P

15. Supplementing Diet through Grain Legumes to Achieve Food Security - Bhagyashri Nandkumar Solanke

16. Global Perspective of Grain Legume Production, Trade and Policy Imperatives – Dhruvendra Singh Sachan, M. Z. Siddiqui and Shivendra Singh

17. Advance Molecular Approaches and Biotechnological Tools for Management of Pest and Diseases of Grain Legume Based Cropping System – Lalbiakzuali