One of the oldest of food crops, the pigeon pea ranks fifth in importance among edible legumes of the world and occupies first place in India. In eastern Kenya, it stands sixth among the leading food commodities. In Uganda, the pigeon pea is now declared to be the fastest-growing cash crop for canning. This legume has been a staple food in Puerto Rico and the Bahamas for generations. The domestic supply no longer meets the local demand and increasing quantities are being imported from East Africa. In many other parts of the tropics, it is a neglected crop with an unrealized potential.
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