Recent progress in the ancient lentil

Sarker, A. and Erskine, W. (2006) Recent progress in the ancient lentil. The Journal of Agriculture Science, 144 (1). pp. 19-29.

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Abstract

Lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus subsp. culinaris) was among the first crops domesticated and has become an important food legume crop in the farming and food systems of many countries globally. Its seed is a rich source of protein, minerals, and vitamins for human nutrition, and the straw is a valued animal feed. Its ability in nitrogen and carbon sequestration improves soil nutrient status, which in turn provides sustainability in production systems. In the current paper, research progress achieved in lentil improvement at national and international levels is reviewed. Since the late 1970s there have been significant national and international lentil improvement programmes, with the main objectives being to develop phenologically adapted, stress resistant and high-yielding cultivars with improved production packages.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Lentil,
Author Affiliation: Lentil Breeder, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), P. O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Subjects: Plant Protection
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr Siva Shankar
Date Deposited: 25 Apr 2012 04:18
Last Modified: 25 Apr 2012 04:18
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0021859605005800
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/4945

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