Evaluation and characterization of selected accessions of under-utilized legumes under contrasting research environments in Dubai
Experiment
Trial evaluation of 49, 50, and 88 accessions of African yam bean, African winged bean, and Bambara groundnut under contrasting water salinity and irrigation regimes.
Objective
To introduce, evaluate and identify nutritious and adapted legumes for dietary, crop, and food production system diversification in marginal environments.
Summary
|
S/N |
Crop common name |
Scientific name |
No. of access. |
Exptl. design |
No. of blocks |
No. of test access. |
No. of checks |
Research condition 0 dS/m |
Research condition 10 dS/m |
Research condition 50% Irrigation |
Date of Sowing |
|
1 |
African yam bean |
Sphenostylis stenocarpa |
49 |
Augmented RCB |
2 |
44 |
5 |
X |
X |
X |
30 Nov 21 |
|
2 |
African winged bean |
Psophocarpus tetragonolobus |
50 |
Augmented RCB |
2 |
45 |
5 |
X |
X |
X |
07 Dec 21 |
|
3 |
Bambara groundnut |
Vigna subterranea |
88 |
Augmented RCB |
2 |
80 |
8 |
X |
X |
X |
25 Nov 21 |
Season
2021-2022
Research Theme
Experiment Team