Core Collection of Chickpea as a Means to Enhance Utilization of Genetic Resources in Crop Improvement

Upadhyaya, H D (2000) Core Collection of Chickpea as a Means to Enhance Utilization of Genetic Resources in Crop Improvement. Grain Legumes. pp. 1-2.

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Abstract

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a major food legume in many countries. It is cultivated mainly in Algeria, Ethiopia, Iran, India, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Pakistan, Spain, Syria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey. In 1997 it was cultivated worldwide on 11.33 million ha, with 8.80 million t production. Of the total world production 91% is produced in Asia, and in Asia, India accounts for 74.8% production. The average world productivity of 0.78 t ha-1 is rather low.

Item Type:	Article
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Subjects:	Mandate crops > Chickpea
Depositing User:	Mr Sanat Kumar Behera
Date Deposited:	21 Nov 2011 10:54
Last Modified:	21 Nov 2011 10:54
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/4178
Official URL:	http://www.icrisat.org/what-we-do/crops/Chickpea/C...
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