World Pulses Day, observed annually on 10 February, celebrates the significant role of pulses in achieving sustainable food systems, enhancing global nutrition, and supporting environmental resilience. Recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019, this day builds on the momentum of the 2016 International Year of Pulses, which highlights their critical value for health, food security, and the environment.

Pulses, such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, are nutrient-dense powerhouses that offer high protein content, soluble fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Their benefits extend beyond human health, contributing to soil fertility, biodiversity, and climate change mitigation. Farmers worldwide rely on pulses for economic stability and sustainable agricultural practices, making them an indispensable crop for feeding the world while preserving the planet.

In recognition of World Pulses Day, we invite you to explore a selection of articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning fields such as agriculture, agronomy, biology, foods, and plants. By sharing these findings, we hope to celebrate these remarkable crops and their vital contributions to a healthier, more sustainable future.

“Cereal-Legume Mixed Residue Addition Increases Yield and Reduces Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fertilized Winter Wheat in the North China Plain”
by Md Raseduzzaman, Gokul Gaudel, Md Razzab Ali, Arbindra Timilsina, Fiston Bizimana, Stepphan Okoth Aluoch, Xiaoxin Li, Yuming Zhang and Chunsheng Hu
Agronomy 2024, 14(6), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14061167

“The Potential of Three Summer Legume Cover Crops to Suppress Weeds and Provide Ecosystem Services—A Review”
by Stavros Zannopoulos, Ioannis Gazoulis, Metaxia Kokkini, Nikolaos Antonopoulos, Panagiotis Kanatas, Marianna Kanetsi and Ilias Travlos
Agronomy 2024, 14(6), 1192; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14061192 

“Cereal–Legume Intercropping: Which Partners Are Preferred in Northwestern Europe?”
by Sofie Landschoot, Valérie Claeys, Eva Wambacq, Kevin Dewitte, Geert Haesaert and Joos Latré
Agronomy 2024, 14(7), 1551; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14071551

“Identification of Fusarium spp. Associated with Chickpea Root Rot in Montana”
by Swarnalatha Moparthi, Oscar Peres-Hernandez, Mary Eileen Burrows, Michael J. Bradshaw, Collins Bugingo, Monica Brelsford and Kevin McPhee
Agriculture 2024, 14(7), 974; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14070974

“Environmental Effects during Early Life-History Stages and Seed Development on Seed Functional Traits of an Australian Native Legume Species”
by Fernanda C. Beveridge, Alwyn Williams, Robyn Cave, Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian, Mirza M. Haque and Steve W. Adkins
Biology 2024, 13(3), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13030148  

“Insights into Cold Plasma Treatment on the Cereal and Legume Proteins Modification: Principle, Mechanism, and Application”
by Bin Li, Lianxin Peng, Yanan Cao, Siyao Liu, Yuchen Zhu, Jianguo Dou, Zhen Yang and Chenguang Zhou
Foods 2024, 13(10), 1522; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13101522

“Thaumatin-like Proteins in Legumes: Functions and Potential Applications—A Review”
by Lanlan Feng, Shaowei Wei and Yin Li
Plants 2024, 13(8), 1124; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081124 

“Do Conservative Agricultural Practices Improve the Functional Biological State of Legume-Based Cropping Systems?”
by Amira Aschi, Wassila Riah-Anglet, Sylvie Recous, Caroline Bailleul, Michaël Aubert and Isabelle Trinsoutrot-Gattin
Agriculture 2023, 13(6), 1223; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13061223

“A Comprehensive Review of Pea (Pisum sativum L.): Chemical Composition, Processing, Health Benefits, and Food Applications”
by Ding-Tao Wu, Wen-Xing Li, Jia-Jia Wan, Yi-Chen Hu, Ren-You Gan and Liang Zou
Foods 2023, 12(13), 2527; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12132527

“Contribution of Biofertilizers to Pulse Crops: From Single-Strain Inoculants to New Technologies Based on Microbiomes Strategies”
by Gustavo Ribeiro Xavier, Ederson da Conceição Jesus, Anelise Dias, Marcia Reed Rodrigues Coelho, Yulimar Castro Molina and Norma Gouvêa Rumjanek
Plants 2023, 12(4), 954; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12040954

“Recent Advances in Legume Crop Protection”	“Recent Research on Processing Technologies and Functional Properties of Cereals and Legumes”
“Effect of Novel Food Processing Technologies on Health-Promoting Properties of Cereal- and Legume-Based Foods”	“Interaction of Growth-Promoting Microorganisms with Pulses: Nutrition, Tolerance to Abiotic Stresses and Increase in Grain Production”