Stability of protein content of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Variability in protein content of a given chickpea genotype has been a matter of concern to the chickpea breeders involved in breeding for high protein content. Therefore, stability of protein content is an important consideration. The present study has indicated that (i) protein content is influenced by variation in soil pH and EC, (ii) uniform and smaller experimental areas could be used for trials related to protein improvemental and (iii) there are genotypic differences for stability of protein content.