Response of morpho-physiological traits of soybean under water stress condition

摘要

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is a highly remunerative and economic oilseed crop of India. It is the only crop, which has maximum protein content in the seeds. Besides, it also contains macronutrients, minerals, secondary metabolites such as isoflavones (Sakai and Kogiso 2008), saponins, phytic acid, oligosaccharides, goitrogens and phytoestrogens (Ososki and Kennelly 2003). The consumption of soybean-based products is increasing worldwide because of the reported beneficial effects including lowering of cholesterol, prevention of cancer, diabetes and obesity, and protection against bowel and kidney diseases. Hence, soybean is said to be nutritionally rich crop. Considering above importance and constraints of soybean production, the present study was undertaken to study morpho-physiological traits responsible to impart drought tolerance in soybean.