A promising mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek.] genotype with high protein content and seed yield

Abstract

Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek.] is grown mainly as a source of vegetable protein for its high protein content of about 23% [1]. Improved varieties with higher seed yield have, most often than not, lesser protein content. Selection from local land races for higher protein content and seed yield could be an alternative approach for evolving varieties with higher protein yield. We report here a mungbean genotype, BSN1, a pure line sorted out from a local land race, Nagpuri local and on its potential for higher yield of seeds with higher protein content (27.8%). This genotype has been registered by ICAR as a genetic stock (INGR 00011) for its genetic potential.