High-Protein Pea Varieties to Fight Hunger Being Developed
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Scientists at an India-based institute are developing new varieties of pigeon pea, a high-protein dietary staple. In the eastern Kenyan district of Makueni, a research team is testing more than 40 varieties of pigeon pea that can also be grown in Tanzania, Malawi, and Mozambique. Cathy Majtenyi visited Makueni District and files this report for VOA.
