Relative susceptibility of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.) genotypes to major insect pests

摘要

Green fodder of hyacinth bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is a rich source of protein and minerals (Luck, 1965). This leguminous forage provides a high yield of dry matter (38.20 percent)and is quite drought tolerant (Skerman et al. 1988). Hyacinth bean contains 17 per cent protein with 72 per cent digestibility (Singh, 1997). It's late maturing habit allows it to grow well into the autumn to provide green forage between the Kharif and Rabi seasons.