University of Saskatchewan Researchers Take Part in Global Chickpea Study | The Canadian News

Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) were part of a global research team to highlight one of the top protein sources for people around the world. One of the USask researchers said this is a very nutritious crop, rich in protein and a good substitute for animal protein.

“Chickpea is the second most important food legume crop in the world,” said Dr. Bunyamin Tar’an. “In Saskatchewan, it is a smaller crop. We grow chickpeas [that] ranges from 200 to 400 thousand acres. “

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Dr. Tar’an and Dr. Amit Deokar are from the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources who were part of the global research. 57 people from 23 institutions around the world participated and were part of the international effort to study chickpea. It started five years ago and ended until 2020.

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“We grouped ourselves together and everyone contributed based on their experience,” he said. “We compare with what we have [collected] of the global data collection “.

Dr. Tar’an says there has been no investment in chickpea research compared to studies on soybean, canola, wheat, and corn crops.

“We as a community come together on how we can advance this crop, this is how [the research] it started, ”he said. “Have this information available [can] they really help streamline the process for any group working with chickpeas. “

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Through the study, the two USask researchers made chickpea plots in different areas of the province and have collaborated with farmers to allow them to use their land.

“It was a team effort. We have a crew that [did] planting. We have farmers who help with the fumigation and care of our plots, ”he said.

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Dr. Tar’an said that not many cultures have the most complete data available like this. The research stimulated the idea of ​​implementing recommendations on how to use the data.

Those interested in learning more about this chickpea study are encouraged to contact Dr. Tar’an, as there are many areas of the chickpea study that institutions around the world have focused on.


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