processes by outlining grounded theory as an example of a systematic and rigorous qualitative approach, and (b) to discuss criteria for scientific rigor applicable to qualitative research. In addition, assessing qualitative research is demonstrated by using a published example. Key Words: management research, methodology, qualitative research methods,
A selection of various legumes. A legume (/ËlÉÉ¡juËm/ or /ËlÉËÉ¡juËm/) is a plant or fruit/seed in the family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae). Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for their grain seed called pulse, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Well-known legumes include alfalfa, clover, peas, beans, lentils, lupin bean, mesquite, carob, soybeans, peanuts, and tamarind.
04/16/98 BOZEMAN -- Pulse crops are the seeds of legumes used as food, says Mike Greytak, secretary-treasurer of the Montana Pulse Growers Association. They include peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas.Pulse crops are a small but important segment of the 1800 legume species.Referring to information from the Saskatchewan Pulse Production Manual, Greytak said the word pulse is derived from the Latin word for a thick soup and that the use of pulse crops is thought to date back 10,000 years.ulse crops provide about 10 percent of the world=s dietary protein, added Greytak. They have two to three times the protein content of cereal grain. In 1996, about 45 million metric tons of pulse crops were produced on 130 million acres worldwide.