Peas are a staple in many diets and are appearing more frequently in products such as plant-based meat substitutes and bakery goods as a strong source of protein and fibre.
Achieving higher nitrogen fixation in pea plants without reducing seed yield makes peas an attractive and profitable choice in Western Canadian cropping systems.
Dhillon’s research includes benefits such as:
- the potential to reduce dependance on chemical fertilizers
- to improve soil health
- to reduce crop production cost
- to increase protein content of pea seeds
The research is supported by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, and the Western Grains Research Foundation.
Source : Small Farm Canada