Identification of Lentil Desirable Genotypes Using Multivariate Statistical Methods and Selection Index Ideal Genotype under Rainfed Conditions

Lentil grains with high nutritional value qualify as a promising candidate for alleviation of micronutrient malnutrition in South Asia and North Africa. Genetic variation concentration germplasm is prerequisite biofortification this crop. In the present study, ninety-six lentil genotypes consisting Indian (released varieties, advanced breeding lines lines) Mediterranean (germplasm landraces) we...

Previous studies showed better absorption of protein and catch-up growth with animal-based high protein (15% energy from protein) diets (AP) than plant-based diets. This study compared the intake and absorption of nutrients from a lentil-based high protein (15% energy from protein) diet (LenP), AP, and a low protein (7.5% energy from protein) diet (LP). A total of 31 moderately malnourished 24 ...

Rising temperatures and drought stress limit the growth and production potential of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus), particularly during reproductive growth and seed filling. The present study aimed to (i) investigate the individual and combined effects of heat and drought stress during seed filling, (ii) determine the response of lentil genotypes with contrasting heat and drought sensitivity, ...

planting at the right time and supplemental irrigation are considered as the effective management practices in increasing rain productivity and rainfed lentil yield and have been discussed in several studies. in this study, the suitable planting date and supplemental irrigation time for lentil in qazvin weather conditions were examined in a computerized model. in this model, soil water content ...

Crops diversity and maintaining and enhancing the fertility of agricultural lands are basic principles of organic farming. With a wider range of crops in agroecosystem can improve the ability to control weeds, pests and diseases, and the performance of crops rotation and food safety. In this sense, the main objective of the research was to study the productivity and chemical composition of some...