RICE BEAN : GERMPLASM EVALUATION UNDER TEMPERATE CONDITIONS

Abstract

Ricebean [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi) has considerable high
potential for grain yield. The seed protein varies from 18 to 23 per cnet.
Collection of germplasm can be of use to increase the available genetic
variability which can be effectively used either by crossing with currently
used germplasm or by selecting for local conditions. High genetic. variation
exists in Indian collections for pod and seed characters. Ricebcan seeds possess
remarkable storage quality without much being infested by bruchids