Chickpea is a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to the poor and vegetarian
population living in south-Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Due to changes in climatic …

Biofortification through plant breeding is a cost-effective and sustainable approach towards
addressing micronutrient malnutrition prevailing across the globe. Screening cultivars for …

The study was conducted during the rabi season (October, 2021–April, 2022) at the Crop
Research Centre, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, School of Agriculture, ITM …

Chickpea is a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to the poor people living in arid
and semi-arid regions of Southern Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Chickpea varieties with …

Adequate intake of micronutrients is necessary to reduce widespread health issues linked to
low intake of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), boron (B), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn). Because …

This study assessed eleven elements in 24 edible-podded peas, including sugar snap pea
and snow pea genotypes aiming to identify promising parents for nutraceutical breeding …

Background Legumes are under explored crops in comparison to staple cereal crops and
decreasing agricultural lands along with waste lands and poor water resources are the main …

Cicer arietinum (chickpea) is an annual herbaceous crop and the world's third most
important food legume, belonging to the genus Cicer. Chickpea is rich in carbohydrates …

Greengram is the 3rd most important pulse crop in India next to chickpea and redgram.
Though it is well-known for its nutritional value and adaptability to a variety of cropping …

The leguminous chickpea is a good source of protein, but its yield potential is frequently
constrained by biotic stresses, primarily Helicoverpa armigera, a major havoc for cultivation …