An overview of chickpea breeding programs in Myanmar

Win, M M and Shwe, T and Gaur, P M (2014) An overview of chickpea breeding programs in Myanmar. Legume Perspectives (3). pp. 62-64. ISSN 2340-1559

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Abstract

Chickpea is an important legume in Myanmar, not only for local consumption but also for export earnings. Major chickpeaproducing area is the central dry zone which contributes 96% of the chickpea production. Kabuli chickpea is mainly grown for export, while desi chickpea is for local consumption. Eight improved varieties of chickpea (5 desi and 3 kabuli) have been released in Myanmar. The adoption of improved varieties and improved crop production practices has led to remarkable increase in chickpea yields and production.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	RP-Grain Legumes
CRP:	CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	central dry zone, export,improved varieties,intercropping, varietal improvement
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Chickpea
Depositing User:	Mr B K Murthy
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2015 07:54
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2015 07:54
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/8530
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Projects:	UNSPECIFIED
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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