Selection of protein rich genotypes in mungbean

Variability in 37 local land races of mungbean collected from different parts of Orissa and selections from them was studied for protein content (%), protein yield and seed yield per plant. The protein content (%) ranged from 17.20 to 29.90; protein yield/plant ranged from 0.18 g to 0.95 g and seed yield per plant ranged from 0.81 g to 3.49 g. The association of protein content (%) and protein yield per plant with yield components revealed a significant association of protein content with early flowering, pod length, pod number, seed number and yield per plant.