What are the economic, health and environmental benefits of pulses ?
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Benefits of pulses :
Health benefits :
a) Pulses are a very good source of protein
b) They are high in fibre, and complex carbohydrates and low in fat which are important for a healthy diet.
Economic benefits :
a) They can be used for crop rotation which leads to better yields and profits.
b) By using pulses in crop rotation less fertilizer is needed thus expenditure is reduced on cultivation of crops.
Environmental benefits :
a) Pulses fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil and make it healthy.
b) Less use of fertilizer reduces greenhouse gas emissions from cropping systems.
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