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Tarwi

The Andean lupine (Lupinus mutabilis Sweet.) is a marginal crop despite its high content of protein and oil. It has a nutritional value corresponding to soy bean (40% protein, 20% oil) and is able to fixate nitrogen (300 kg/ha).

 

   
 

Tarwi field in the Andes

Market

On-farm consumption, local market.

 
 
       
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