Abstract
Ten physicochemical and nutritional quality traits (100-seed weight, seed volume, seed density, bulk density, hydration capacity, hydration index, swelling capacity, protein, tryptophan and energy value) were examined in the seed samples of parents, F2 and F3 generations of three microsperma x microsperma and two microsperma x macrosperma crosses of lentils. Significant variation for different traits was observed among the genotypes in both the groups and also among both types of crosses in F2 and F3 generations. Ranges, means and coefficients of variation (CV %) for various traits among parents, F2 and F3 generations of different crosses, along with the deviations between F2 and F3 generation means for various traits in different crosses are discussed. Also suggested is a breeding strategy for evolving lentil varieties with improved seed yield and nutritional quality parameters.
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