European soybean to benefit people and the environment.

ABSTRACT: Europe imports large amounts of soybean that are predominantly used for livestock feed, mainly sourced from Brazil, USA and Argentina. In addition, the demand for GM-free soybean for human consumption is project to increase. Soybean has higher protein quality and digestibility than other legumes, along with high concentrations of isoflavones, phytosterols and minerals that enhance the nutritional value as a human food ingredient. Here, we examine the potential to increase soybean production across Europe for livestock feed and direct human consumption, and review possible effects on the environment and human health. Simulations and field data indicate rainfed soybean yields of 3.1 ± 1.2 t ha^-1 from southern UK through to southern Europe (compared to a 3.5 t ha^-1 avera

SUBMITTER: Rotundo JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10982307 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature