Beans

Question 1

Lima beans

Answer 1

(genus) Phaseolus
has a cresent shape
most important bean that came out of South America

Question 2

Phaasolus Vulgaris

Answer 2

originated in Southern Mexico and Central America
the common bean of the Americas
2nd most important legume
navy, pinto, snap, red beans, white beans,
A huge selection of beans

Question 3

Nitrogen fixation and Legumes

Answer 3

Cyanobacterium inhabits the roots of bean plants
Nodules have colonies of cynobacteria and take in N2 compounds and through their resperation and release it as N4 compounds
they release so much in N4 that the seeds of beans and deposits it into its tissue. The bean cant take all the n4, and goes into the soil and fertilizes the ground surrounding the beans

Question 4

Lentiles

Answer 4

the most ancient legume(9,000 years ago)
perfectly round in seed and flat
a very tiny seed
Popular in India
used as a rotational crop for wheat

Question 5

English Peas

Answer 5

Psium Satium
used to make porage in Europe(reheating English Peas over and over)
it only thrives in a cool climate

Question 6

Glycene Max

Answer 6

(Soybeans) king of legumes
Poorman’s meat because its so high in protein content and the lowest carbs
native to the China region
single most important legume in the world
used as a meat filler
Soybean oil used for paint and cooking oil

Question 7

Bean Family two names

Answer 7

Fabaceae(new name) Leguminoceae(old name, mechanical term from a fruit in this family)
The 2nd most important family of edible plants

Question 8

Regions of the world Grain/Legume

Answer 8

Americas: Corn/Common Beans
Far East-Rice-Soybeans
Middle East-Wheat-Lentils
Europe-Wheat/Oats