Differences in seed vigour traits between desi (pigmented) and kabuli (non-pigmented) ecotypes of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and its association with field emergence

摘要

Aim: Pigmented (desi) and non pigmented (kabuli) cultivars of chickpea are known to differ in seed vigour. Therefore, the main objective of the study was to understand the mechanisms for such vigour differences and to identify the important seed coat and seed related vigour traits that makes the coloured desi seeds more vigorous then unpigmented kabuli seeds.