Genetic breakthrough in chickpeas promises higher yields and improved nutrition.
The study looked at different types of chickpeas to see how much genetic variation there is in their traits. They found that there is a good amount of genetic variability in the chickpeas they studied. The traits like plant height, number of branches, and yield showed moderate genetic variability. This means that the differences in these traits are mostly due to the types of chickpeas, not the environment. Traits like plant height, number of pods, and yield have a high heritability and genetic advance, suggesting that these traits can be improved through selection.