January 2026 issue

Volume 71, Issue 1

• Pulse crops are a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative source of protein for consumers. With a rising demand for more plant-based food and drinks, more research needs to be done to unlock the true potential of beans, peas, and other pulse crops.
   
• A review paper and two research studies, recently published in Crop Science, highlight how and why plant breeders are trying to enhance protein content and palatability of pulse products. 

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Cover illustrations courtesy of Adobe Stock: steheap, ColleenMichaels, studio, HelgaQ, sheilaf2002, and Jammer Gene.