DISTANT HYBRIDIZATION IN GENUS VIGNA -A REVIEW

Abstract

Wide crossesin Vigna viz., mungbean x black gram,mung bean xV. radiat« var. s""'ahat«, black gram x V. mungo var. silvestris, mung bean x rice bean, and moth bean x V. trilobat«, are described in detail in this review, while other wide crosse. are dealt in brief about their utility in crop improvement.