Yield Of Chickpea Research Articles

Optimizing chickpea yield prediction under wilt disease through synergistic integration of biophysical and image parameters using machine learning models

Optimizing chickpea yield prediction under wilt disease through synergistic integration of biophysical and image parameters using machine learning models

Using Zeolite and Nitrogen Applications in Different Growing Conditions for the Improvement Yield in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Using Zeolite and Nitrogen Applications in Different Growing Conditions for the Improvement Yield in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Evaluation of the Possibility of Using Fuzzy C-Means Clustering, AMMI Analysis and GGE Biplot Methods to Predict the Yield of Chickpea Genotypes Cultivated in Different Environments

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of using fuzzy C-means clustering, AMMI and GGE biplot analysis methods to predict the yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes grown in various environments. The trials were conducted in the Central, Silvan and Hazro districts of Diyarbakir province and Kiziltepe district of Mardin province in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye. During the 2016 growing season, 19 chickpea genotypes were tested across four distinct environments. Multiple location experiments were used to assess the genotypes’ performance and stability. The study employed a two-factor experimental design in randomized blocks with four replications in each environment. As a result, the genotype FLIP98-206C showed the highest performance for yield (1727.3 kg ha−1) at the Diyarbakır location among all locations. On the other hand, the Diyar-95 variety showed the lowest yield (723.5 kg ha−1) at the Hazro location among all locations. The Diyarbakir location was determined as an ideal test environment for genotype selection in fuzzy C-means clustering, AMMI and GGE biplot analysis. The Silvan region was determined as the weakest environment for this purpose. It is considered that the determination of genotypes with high yield and stability in this research, in which different analysis methods were used in combination, will contribute to agricultural production.

Efficacy of biocontrol agents against damping-off and Sclerotinia stem rot diseases and their role in eliciting defense in chickpea plants

BackgroundChickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is the third most important pulse crop grown worldwide. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes damping-off and stem rot diseases, leading to significant economic losses in chickpea crop yield. Biological control has proved to be an effective alternative for managing plant diseases.ResultsThese pathogenic fungi were isolated from different governorates in Egypt and differed in terms of their pathogenicity on Giza 3 cv.-chickpea plants in vivo. S. sclerotiorum Sakha-S1 with accession No. (PQ558663) was the most aggressive isolate. Trichoderma atroviride was the most effective fungal bioagent in vitro since recorded the highest S. sclerotiorum growth decrease, followed by T. hamatum and T. harzianum; meanwhile, Serratia sp. was the least effective isolate. In greenhouse conditions, Topsin M-70® emerged as the most successful treatment for reducing disease prevalence. Combinations of microbial bioagents specifically all four (T. atroviride, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Bacillus polymyxa, and Serratia sp.) and a combination of three (P. fluorescens, B. polymyxa, and Serratia sp.) followed in effectiveness. Serratia sp. applied alone proved to be the least effective treatment. The same results were obtained in a two-year field study (2020–2021 and 2021–2022) and assessed the impact of various treatments on chickpea disease, growth, and yield components. Interestingly, all the microbial bioagents substantially enhanced chickpea growth parameters, including plant height, number of branches per plant, number of capsules per plant, number of seeds per plant, seed weight per plant, average weight of 100 seeds, and overall chickpea yield. The role of these microbial bioagents in the defense of oxidation enzymes (Peroxidase, polyphenol oxidase, and catalase) associated with defense-related genes (ABR18, PRP, and PR-4) which shown notable variations in gene expression levels of defense-related genes due to treated with various microbial bioagents after 14 days from application. All three genes were up-regulated in combinations including (P. fluorescens + Serratia sp.), (T. atroviride + P. fluorescens), and (T. atroviride + Serratia sp.), demonstrating a collaborative impact on defense gene expression.ConclusionThe study investigated the effectiveness of microbial bioagents against chickpea stem rot disease, their role in the defense of oxidation enzymes and defense-related genes, and their impact on growth and yield components. It will focus on producing commercial biofungicides to minimize the use of fungicides.

Impact of Various Levels of Biochar on Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Impact of Various Levels of Biochar on Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Small RNA sequencing analysis provides novel insights into microRNA-mediated regulation of defense responsesin chickpea against Fusarium wilt infection.

Small RNA sequencing analysis in two chickpea genotypes, JG 62 (Fusarium wilt-susceptible) and WR 315 (Fusarium wilt-resistant), under Fusarium wilt stress led to identification of 544 miRNAs which included 406 known and 138 novel miRNAs. A total of 115 miRNAs showed differential expression in both the genotypes across different combinations. A miRNA, Car-miR398 targeted copper chaperone for superoxide dismutase (CCS) that, in turn, regulated superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity during chickpea-Foc interaction. Fusariumwilt (FW) of chickpea (Cicer arietinumL.) caused byFusarium oxysporumf. sp.ciceris(Foc) is a destructive soil-borne disease that severely reduces the chickpea yield and quality globally. In the present study, we have investigated microRNAs and the microRNA/target gene crosstalk involved in chickpea resistance to FW. The control and stress samples from two genotypes, JG 62 (FW-susceptible) and WR 315 (FW-resistant), collected at 10days post-inoculation (dpi), were selected for small RNA sequencing. A total of 12 libraries were constructed and sequenced using Illumina HiSeq 2500 platform. The sequencing and in silico analyses revealed the identification of 544 miRNAs which included 406 known and 138 novel miRNAs. A total of 50 miRNAs were physically co-localized with Foc-resistance QTLs present on chromosome 2 (also known as Foc hotspot). A total of 115 miRNAs showed differential expression in both the genotypes across different combinations. Prediction and functional annotation of miRNA targets revealed their role in transcription regulation, disease resistance, defense response, metabolism, etc. Ten miRNAs and their targets were validated using poly(A)-based qRT-PCR in two genotypes grown under lab and field conditions. Many miRNAs and their targets showed genotype-specific expression. The expression profiling also highlighted, both, similar and different expression patterns for the same sets of miRNA and mRNA at different stages of Foc infection. A high correlation in expression patterns of the miRNAs and their targets in lab- and field-grown plant samples was observed. Interestingly, Car-miR398 targeted copper chaperone for superoxide dismutase (CCS) that, in turn, regulated superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity during chickpea-Foc interaction. The cleavage site in targets was mapped for three miRNAs by analyzing publicly available degradome data for chickpea. The study, for the first time, provides novel insights into microRNA-mediated regulation of resistance and susceptibility mechanisms in chickpea against FW and opens up avenues for the development of the wilt-resistant cultivars in chickpea.

Response of foliar spray of nano dap and nutrients on growth, yield and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Response of foliar spray of nano dap and nutrients on growth, yield and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Optimizing Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) for Enhanced Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Under Irrigated Conditions

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2021-22 at the Agronomy Research Farm, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana. The experiment followed a randomized complete block design with three replications. This study attempts to examine how Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) affects chickpea growth, yield and productivity. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a sustainable farming method that improves soil fertility, crop output, and quality by combining biofertilizers, organic and inorganic fertilisers, and other nutrient sources. In addition to providing the necessary plant nutrients, the use of vermicompost as an organic source and biofertilizers such as Rhizobium and PSB (Phosphate Solubilising Bacteria) as living sources in conjunction with inorganic fertilisers has improved the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the soil and contributed to environmental and soil sustainability. The treatments were as follows: T1: control, T2: 100% RDF (18:48:0 kg ha⁻¹), T3: 100% vermicompost (3.00 t ha⁻¹), T4: 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹), T5: 50% RDF + 50% vermicompost (1.5 t ha⁻¹), T6: 25% RDF + 75% vermicompost (2.25 t ha⁻¹), T7: 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹) + biofertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB), T8: 50% RDF + 50% vermicompost (1.5 t ha⁻¹) + biofertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB), and T9: 25% RDF + 75% vermicompost (2.25 t ha⁻¹) + biofertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB). The results indicated that the application of 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹) combined with biofertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB) yielded the highest growth attributes, such as plant height (37.5 cm and 77.5 cm at 60 and 120 DAS, respectively) and dry matter accumulation (2.6 g/plant and 21.7 g/plant at 60 and 120 DAS, respectively). This treatment also showed the highest yield attributes, including the number of branches per plant (7.4), number of pods per branch (53.8), number of seeds per pod (2.0), and test weight (14.8 g). The highest grain yield, biological yield, straw yield, gross return and B:C ratio were recorded under the 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹) + biofertilizers (Rhizobium + PSB) treatment, followed by the 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹) and 100% RDF (18:48:0 kg ha⁻¹) treatments. The control treatment produced the lowest grain yield (1395 kg ha⁻¹). The maximum harvest index (45%) was observed in the treatment with 100% vermicompost (3.00 t ha⁻¹). The study highlights that the treatment of 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (0.75 t ha⁻¹) combined with biofertilizers significantly improved growth attributes and yield components of chickpea. This finding underscores the role of INM in sustainable intensification of chickpea production. (*RDF; Recommended Dose of Fertilizer, *PSB; Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria.).

Effect of varying levels of phosphorus and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of chickpea under sub-tropical condition

A field experiment was conducted at the Crop Research Centre of School of Agriculture, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh during rabi 2021–22 and 2022–23 to study the influence of phosphorus and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of chickpea under sub-tropical condition of Madhya Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (factorial experiment) by taking four levels of phosphorus, viz. 0 kg P2 O5 /ha, 30 kg P2 O5 /ha, 40 kg P2 O5 /ha, 50 kg P2 O5 /ha and bio-fertilizers (No inoculation, PSB (B. thuringiensis) @ 20 g/kg of seed, Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) @ 20 g/kg of seed PSB (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) which were replicated thrice. The chickpea variety “JG-16” was uniformly fertilized by 20 kg N/ ha through Urea. However, phosphorus and bio-fertilizers were applied as per the requirement of the treatments. The crop was managed as per the recommended package and practices. The experimental study revealed that among the phosphorus levels, the application of 50 kg P/ha recorded significantly highest plant height, number of nodules, shoot dry matter accumulation, number of primary and secondary branches. Further, it also produced highest seed, stover, biological yield and harvest index. Similar, result showed in N, P, K uptake. However, among the bio-fertilizers, application of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium Mesorhizobium resulted in highest plant height, number of nodules, shoot dry matter accumulation, number of primary and secondary branches, seed and stover yield, biological yield and harvest index of chickpea. Application of 50 kg ha-1 phosphorus and combined treatment of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) resulted in highest gross return, net return and Benefit: cost ratio.

Effect of varying levels of phosphorus and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of chickpea under sub-tropical condition

A field experiment was conducted at the Crop Research Centre of School of Agriculture, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh during rabi 2021–22 and 2022–23 to study the influence of phosphorus and bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of chickpea under sub-tropical condition of Madhya Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (factorial experiment) by taking four levels of phosphorus, viz. 0 kg P2 O5 /ha, 30 kg P2 O5 /ha, 40 kg P2 O5 /ha, 50 kg P2 O5 /ha and bio-fertilizers (No inoculation, PSB (B. thuringiensis) @ 20 g/kg of seed, Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) @ 20 g/kg of seed PSB (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) which were replicated thrice. The chickpea variety “JG-16” was uniformly fertilized by 20 kg N/ ha through Urea. However, phosphorus and bio-fertilizers were applied as per the requirement of the treatments. The crop was managed as per the recommended package and practices. The experimental study revealed that among the phosphorus levels, the application of 50 kg P/ha recorded significantly highest plant height, number of nodules, shoot dry matter accumulation, number of primary and secondary branches. Further, it also produced highest seed, stover, biological yield and harvest index. Similar, result showed in N, P, K uptake. However, among the bio-fertilizers, application of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium Mesorhizobium resulted in highest plant height, number of nodules, shoot dry matter accumulation, number of primary and secondary branches, seed and stover yield, biological yield and harvest index of chickpea. Application of 50 kg ha-1 phosphorus and combined treatment of Phosphate solubilizing bacteria (B. thuringiensis) + Rhizobium (Mesorhizobium) resulted in highest gross return, net return and Benefit: cost ratio.

Effect of Seed Hardening on Morphological, Growth and Yield Parameters of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

A field experiment was conducted at Main Agriculture Research Station, University of Agricultural sciences, Dharwad during rabi 2021-22 to study the impact of seed hardening chemical Aminolevulinic acid (ALA) on morphological, biochemical parameters and yield in Chickpea (var. JG-11). The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The treatments consist of seed hardening with Aminolevulinic acid at different concentrations (10, 20, 30, 40, 50 ppm) and CaCl2 (2%). The results of the investigation revealed that, among the treatments the seed soaking with Aminolevulinic acid @ 30 ppm has registered significantly highest plant height, number of primary branches per plant, and total dry matter and SPAD value followed by 2% CaCl2. Whereas it was lowest in control in all the parameters. The growth parameters viz., leaf area index, absolute growth rate, crop growth rate, relative growth rate, net assimilation rate and leaf area duration increased significantly with seed hardening treatments. yield and yield components increased significantly due to seed hardening with Aminolevulinic acid (30 ppm) followed by 2% CaCl2 as compared to control. The economics of chickpea was highest with 2 % CaCl2 compared to aminolevulinic acid @ 30 ppm. As per the results obtained seed hardening with Aminolevulinic acid (30 ppm) and CaCl2 (2%) are more effective in increasing drought tolerance in chickpea.

Identification of novel candidate genes for Ascochyta blight resistance in chickpea

Ascochyta blight, caused by the necrotrophic fungus Ascochyta rabiei, is a major threat to chickpea production worldwide. Resistance genes with broad-spectrum protection against virulent A. rabiei strains are required to secure chickpea yield in the US Northern Great Plains. Here, we performed a genome-wide association (GWA) study to discover novel sources of genetic variation for Ascochyta blight resistance using a worldwide germplasm collection of 219 chickpea lines. Ascochyta blight resistance was evaluated at 3, 9, 11, 13, and 14 days post-inoculation. Multiple GWA models revealed eight quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) across timepoints mapped to chromosomes 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7. Of these eight QTNs, only CM001767.1_28299946 on Chr 4 had previously been reported. QTN CM001766.1_36967269 on Chr 3 explained up to 33% of the variation in disease severity and was mapped to an exonic region of the pentatricopeptide repeat-containing protein At4g02750-like gene (LOC101506608). This QTN was confirmed across all models and timepoints. A total of 153 candidate genes, including genes with roles in pathogen recognition and signaling, cell wall biosynthesis, oxidative burst, and regulation of DNA transcription, were observed surrounding QTN-targeted regions. Further gene expression analysis on the QTNs identified in this study will provide insights into defense-related genes that can be further incorporated into breeding of new chickpea cultivars to minimize fungicide applications required for successful chickpea production in the US Northern Great Plains.

ОЦЕНКА ВЛИЯНИЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ПРЕПАРАТОВ ЦИТОДЕФ-100 И ГИБЕРЕЛОНА НА ПРОДУКТИВНОСТЬ РАСТЕНИЙ НУТА В УСЛОВИЯХ РЕСПУБЛИКИ ТАТАРСТАН

The studies were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of chemical regulators of plant growth and development (preparations Cytodef-100, Giberelon) on the features of the formation of the yield of chickpea plants. The experiments were carried out in 2021-2022 on the gray forest soil of Agrobiotechnopark of Kazan State Agrarian University. Experimental design: control (without the use of growth regulators); seed treatment with the growth regulator Cytodef-100 (60 g/t); seed treatment with Cytodef-100 (60 g/t) and two-fold spraying with Giberelon (70 g/ha) in the phases of 3-5 true leaves and full flowering. The object of the study was the chickpea variety Privo1. The soil is gray forest, heavy loamy. Humus content is 4.4% (according to Tyurin), mobile phosphorus 378 mg/kg and exchangeable potassium - 125 mg/kg (according to Kirsanov), pHsol - 5.2. The experiment was repeated four times, the plots were placed sequentially, the area of each plot was 25 m2. The system of primary and pre-sowing soil preparation included stubble cultivation, plowing, cultivation, pre-sowing and post-sowing harrowing, pre-sowing application of azophoska at a rate of 150 kg/ha. The weather conditions in the studied years were relatively favorable, but 2021 was extremely dry. The number of plants surviving for harvesting in the variant of complex treatment of seeds and plants with plant growth regulators increases by 10.0 pcs/m2, the number of beans by 14.0 and 4.45 pieces and the number of seeds by 16.0 and 8.7 pieces per plant, respectively, compared to the study years. In this variant, the damage to chickpea by root rot was 16% and 10% less, and the number of nodules was 2 and 5 pieces more per plant compared to the control variant. The use of the complex processing system led to an increase in chickpea yield to 2.02 and 1.7 t/ha and the profitability of crop production by 106.8 and 106.0%, the protein content in grain by 1.5% compared to the control variant.

Impact on growth characteristics and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under different FYM and NPK levels in vertisols

Impact on growth characteristics and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under different FYM and NPK levels in vertisols

Effect of integrated nutrients management through organic sources on growth parameters and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Effect of integrated nutrients management through organic sources on growth parameters and yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Effect of liquid organic sources on growth, yield and quality of chickpea [Cicer arietinum (L.)

Effect of liquid organic sources on growth, yield and quality of chickpea [Cicer arietinum (L.)

Effect of foliar application of nano urea, nano DAP and growth regulator on growth, yield and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under inceptisol

Effect of foliar application of nano urea, nano DAP and growth regulator on growth, yield and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under inceptisol

Residual effect of integrated nitrogen management of sorghum on growth, yield attributes, yield and quality of chickpea

Residual effect of integrated nitrogen management of sorghum on growth, yield attributes, yield and quality of chickpea

Estimation of chickpea yield in the using remote sensing and GIS

Estimation of chickpea yield in the using remote sensing and GIS

Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc Application on Growth and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

A field experiment was conducted at experimental farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) during Rabi season of 2023-24 to effect of phosphorus and zinc application on growth and yield of chick pea, variety “RSG-888‟ was used in this study. The required quantities of fertilizers as per treatments were applied. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications consisting of nine treatments. The data recorded maximum growth attributes like, plant height (64.46 cm), number of branches per plant (10.01) and yield attributes such as number of pods per plant (29.15), number of seed per pod (1.92), seed yield (1855 kg/ha), stover yield (3292 kg/ha), biological yield (5147 kg/ha) and maximum net return (89483 Rs/ha) was recorded with application of 80 kg phosphorus ha-1. Therefore, it was concluded that application of that phos4phorus and zinc application brought an additive effect in increasing growth, yield, quality and economics of chickpea crop. The highest seed yield (1855 kg ha-1) was obtained under the combined application of 80 kg phosphorus ha-1 (T5) but the highest net returns of gross and net returns (124651 ha-1 and 89483 Rs ha-1, respectively) was recorded under the application of 80 kg phosphorus ha-1.