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Did you know that pulses are a nutritional powerhouse, offering a wide array of benefits that often go unnoticed? These tiny seeds, such as chickpeas, peas, lentils, and beans, are not only delicious but also loaded with protein, and key minerals that many people fall short of in their diets. Pulse crops also boast antioxidants, […]

Charlie Kresser is a freshman in the PES department at Clemson university. Eager to make the most of his college experience, he actively sought out opportunities for undergraduate research. His dedication led him to Dr. Dil of the Pulse Quality and Breeding Lab, who recognized his potential and welcomed him onto the team. Despite being […]

Turkiye’s journey with pulses spans centuries, deeply rooted in its rich cultural and agricultural history. The country’s strategic geographical position, coupled with a robust pulse trade strategy, has positioned it as a global hub for the import and export of these essential crops.The cultivation and consumption of pulses in Turkiye trace back thousands of years, […]

How often do you think about where your food comes from? In this country of bountiful harvest, the people who grow our food often go underappreciated. When we have grocery stores filled with such a huge variety of food at our fingertips, the process of growing crops from seed to harvest and raising livestock from […]

Nathan Windsor’s journey in the CU Pulse Quality and Breeding Lab began when he enrolled in Dr. Agudelo’s introductory PES class during the spring semester of 2021. Dr. Agudelo, impressed by Nathan’s exceptional work ethic in the class, recognized his potential and recommended him to Dr. Dil, the lead professor of the CU Pulse Quality […]

Pulses have a rich history in the United Kingdom, stretching back through the ages. Beans and peas served as essential dietary staples, particularly during times when meat and dairy were considered luxuries. Additionally, these crops were commonly used as high-protein feed for horses, earning them the label of “poor people food” due to social stigmas […]

World Pulses Day, an annual observance on February 10, traces its roots to the UN General Assembly’s recognition of the inherent value of pulses in 2013. This global celebration emerged from the International Year of Pulses (IYP), declared in 2016, during which the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN played a pivotal role […]

Ash Terry, a senior undergraduate student, is dedicated to studying chickpea adaptation to South Carolina cropping systems. Alongside fellow undergrad lab member Jacob Johnson (Junior), they conducted thorough testing of two cropping systems, organic and conventional, to assess chickpea adaptation in SC. The cultivation process involved growing various cultivars, collecting data on height and other […]

The history of pulse crops in Canada is a rich tapestry woven with threads of agricultural adaptation, economic expansion, and nutritional importance. It traces its origins back to the traditional practices of indigenous peoples, who recognized the value of these crops long before European settlers arrived on Canadian shores. With the arrival of settlers, the […]

The CU Pulse Lab is making waves, recently featured on WYFF 4 for their groundbreaking work on introducing chickpeas to South Carolina. Dr. Dil Thavaraja, Tristan Lawrence, and Sonia Salaria shared insights into the project’s progress and its future implications. The aim is clear: bring chickpeas to South Carolina as a winter cover crop, planting […]