Effect of organic fertilization treatments on grasspea (Latyrus sativus L.)

A better knowledge of important relationships between soil and crop production is necessary to develop sustainable agricultural systems. It is often stated that only a few staple crops produce the majority of the food supply. This might be correct but the important contribution of many minor species should not be underestimated. Legumes have always been used as a source of nutrient-rich organic matter and nitrogen for crops. The grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) is a food, feed and fodder crop belonging to the family Leguminosae . This crop has over the past decade received increased interest due to its adaptability to arid conditions and contains high levels of protein, a component that is i…