EU breeders and programmes


Breeding programmes per grain legume species

Peas: the most grown and adapted grain legume. 30 Pea breeding programs from Finland to Portugal. Spring and Winter types sown after or before winter. About 25 new varieties registered each year in Europe
>  Spring pea
>  Winter pea

Faba beans: 5 to 10 new varieties registered each year in Europe
>  Spring fababean
>  Winter faba bean

Lupins
>  Blue Lupin
>  Spring white lupin
>  Winter white lupin
>  Yellow lupin

Soyabean: for warm regions with water disponibility
>  Soyabean

Chickpeas & Lentils in the Mediterranean region
>  Chickpea
>  Lentils
>  Vetches