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Line 1: + + − ===== Taxonomy =====+ − <small>Kingdom: ''[[Plantae]]''<br/> − Division: ''[[Spermatophyta]]'' (seed-bearing plants)<br/> − Subdivision: ''[[Magnoliophyta]]'' (flowering plants)<br/> − Class: ''Magnoliopsida'' ([[Dicotyledon]]s)<br/> − Subclass: ''Rosidae''<br/> − Order: ''[[Fabales]]''<br/> − Family: ''[[Fabaceae]]''<br/> − Genus: ''Glycine''<br/> − species: ''max'' − − binomial name: ''Glycine max''</small> − − ===== Further reading =====
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{{Taxonomy|kingdom = Plantae|phylum = Spermatophyta|subphylum = Magnoliophyta|class = Magnoliopsida|subclass Rosidae|order = Fabales|suborder = |family = Fabaceae|genus = Glycine|species = max}}
The '''Soybean''', also known as the '''Soya bean''' is a plant native to Eastern [[Asia]]. It is often used in the production of [[vegetarian]]-safe foods, such as soy milk or infant [[formula]]. It is also a source of [[vitamin E]]. Soy milk is used as a mild alternative for people suffering from [[lactose intolerance]] or chronic [[heartburn]], and soybeans are the primary ingredient in the mushy, [[gelatin]]-like foodstuff called [[tofu]], frequently used in East Asian cuisine.
The '''Soybean''', also known as the '''Soya bean''' is a plant native to Eastern [[Asia]]. It is often used in the production of [[vegetarian]]-safe foods, such as soy milk or infant [[formula]]. It is also a source of [[vitamin E]]. Soy milk is used as a mild alternative for people suffering from [[lactose intolerance]] or chronic [[heartburn]], and soybeans are the primary ingredient in the mushy, [[gelatin]]-like foodstuff called [[tofu]], frequently used in East Asian cuisine.
Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]].
Raw soybeans (known as edamame) are also used as a feed for [[livestock]], especially [[pig]]s and [[poultry]]. Soy has become a major crop in the United States but is not as commonly cultivated in [[Africa]], [[Europe]] or [[South America]].
===Further reading===
* http://www.bats.ch/trace/?file5=coreforms/taxonomy.php&record_number=3
* http://www.bats.ch/trace/?file5=coreforms/taxonomy.php&record_number=3
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GLMA4 USDA » Natural Resources Conservation Service » PLANTS database]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=GLMA4 USDA » Natural Resources Conservation Service » PLANTS database]