Boosting Chickpea Seed Size and Weight to Transform Crop Yields!
Increasing the size and weight of chickpea seeds is crucial for improving their yield potential. By studying three different chickpea populations, researchers found that the number of seeds per plant and the weight of 100 seeds have the strongest positive impact on grain yield. These traits also indirectly contribute to biological yield and harvest index. Therefore, selecting for both high seed number and weight can significantly enhance the yield potential of chickpea crops in India.