Chickpea production technology

Siddique, K H M and Krishnamurthy, L (2014) Chickpea production technology. Legume Perspectives (3). pp. 29-32. ISSN 2340-1559

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Abstract

Chickpea ranks third among pulses in global production with its area expanding in Turkey, Canada and Australia. This crop is broad in adaptation and is widely distributed with its production limited by several biotic and abiotic stresses. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen via a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium which benefits both chickpea and its following crops. Moisture availability, temperature and photoperiod suitability determine the sowing time for the best yield. Sowing rates range from 40 to 200 kg/ha and sowing depth from 5 to 8 cm for the best yield. Application of mineral fertilizers results in marginal yield increases as chickpea is equipped for acquisition of several minerals from non-traditional soil sources. Weed management is critical favoring the search for improved control measures and genetic sources of herbicide tolerance.. Future genetic enhancements with greater resistance to key biotic, abiotic stresses and herbicides can further improve the sustainability in chickpea production.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	RP-Grain Legumes
CRP:	CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	chickpea agronomy, disease and pest management, production constraints, sowing time, sowing depth, weed control
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Chickpea Others > Agriculture-Farming, Production, Technology, Economics
Depositing User:	Mr B K Murthy
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2015 09:07
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2015 09:07
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/8535
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Projects:	UNSPECIFIED
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Acknowledgement:	UNSPECIFIED
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