Exploring the Chickpea Genotypes through Morphological Characterization for Improved Breeding

Morphological characterization is a valuable approach used to examine observable traits in crop plants, enabling the identification, classification, and understanding of genetic variations within diverse genotypes. This supports breeders selecting desirable improving breeding programs. Thus, aim this study investigate morphological 40 chickpea genotypes, focusing on 20 traits, following DUS testing guidelines proposed by PPV & FRA, GOI, 2007. The experimental was carried out utilizing randomized complete block design (RCBD) at Seed Breeding Farm, Department Plant Genetics, College Agriculture, JNKVV, Jabalpur, M. P. Through examination these distinct patterns were identified among Among analyzed, 5 exhibited monomorphic pattern, 8 displayed dimorphic 6 demonstrated trimorphic while remaining 1 trait revealed polymorphic pattern. These results indicate substantial degree variability studied emphasizing nature that can be harnessed for targeted efforts highlighting immense potential development improved varieties.