Worldwide, legume seed proteins represent a major source of amino acids for human and animal nutrition. Legume seeds are an important and economical source of protein in the diet of many developed and developing countries. Modern agricultural biotechnology allows specific genes to be moved from one plant into another unrelated species to confer a desired trait. Genetically modified food crops and agricultural biotechnology have generated interest and controversy around the world. Understanding both the benefits and the potential negative effects to the food supply and the environment are the...