Proximate Analysis of Promising Soybean Genotypes (Glycine max L.) Developed in Himachal Pradesh

The mature seeds of ten promising soybean genotypes were assessed for their essential mineral composition, phytochemical constituents, and in vitro protein digestibility. Significant statistical differences were observed in the biochemical constituents of soybean genotypes. The highest values were recorded in Hara Soya for protein (41.17%), ash (5.70%), and in vitro digestibility (57.59%); in Himso 1685 for fat (19.82%); in P50-2-1 for fibre (4.66%); P12-2-1 for carbohydrates (33.76%), whereas the lowest levels of phenols and tannins were found in P50-2-1 (287.55) and P2-2-1 (95.17 mg/100g), respectively. Hara Soya exhibited the highest calcium (480.33), iron (9.07), and magnesium (100.7 mg/100g). P2-1 had the highest potassium (861.67), Palam Early Soya1 for sodium (15.28), and P4-1 for zinc (1.93 mg/100g). The potentially superior genotypes P4-1 and P50-2-1, ranking first, followed by Hara Soya and Himso 1685, were identified as promising for large-scale cultivation by farmers.