Abstract
Fabaceae Lindl. or Leguminosae is one of the largest families of Angiosperms. Due to adaptability in various climatic conditions, members of the family Fabaceae are worldwide in their distribution. Globally, Fabaceae is represented by 770 genera and 19,500 taxa. Bagalkot is one of the largest districts of northern Karnataka and falls under the Deccan Peninsular region of India. The study area (Bagalkot District) is a rain shadow region and remains dry and hot throughout year. During floristic analysis of the District the authors recorded 157 species of legumes, which is communicated here in relation to habitat, life forms, distribution, classification and their importance.
Highlights
Legumes are the third largest group of Angiosperms in terms of species number after Orchidaceae and Asteraceae and the second economically most important family after Poaceae (FAO 2016)
Fabaceae consists of 770 genera and over 19,500 species (LPWG 2017) in India, Fabaceae are represented by 147 genera, 805 species, 33 sub-species, 155 varieties and 14 forms (Sanjappa 1991, 1995; Dave 2004; Chaudhary & Khan 2005; Ansari 2008; Jabbar et al 2010; Chavan et al 2013; Gaikwad et al 2014)
The present study focuses on the preparation of the database of legumes of Bagalkot District
Summary
Legumes are the third largest group of Angiosperms in terms of species number after Orchidaceae and Asteraceae and the second economically most important family after Poaceae (FAO 2016). Legumes are important food crops providing highly nutritious sources of protein and micronutrients. These micronutrients greatly benefit health and livelihoods, in developing countries. They have been domesticated alongside grasses in different areas of the world since the beginning of agriculture and have played a key role in early agricultural development (Gepts et al 2005; Hancock 2012; Yahara et al 2013). Legumes play a major role in socio-economic development of the region. The present study focuses on the preparation of the database of legumes of Bagalkot District. While surveying this area it is observed that the flora of this district is dominated by the family Fabaceae. The probable reason of this high diversity may be adaptability to various habitats
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