Phenotypic Expression of Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Genotypes Under Different Environmental Conditions.

Abstract

The present civilization is the gift of science. It is the supreme cause of development all over the world. So, it goes without having that only science can make Bangladesh in to a developed country indeed. Bangladesh has a vast population in comparison with its area. To remove the want of food and nutrition for the added population, research work is needed in the field of agriculture. Plants are part and parcel of our life. Plants are useful to us in many ways. They give us oxygen, food, medicine, fuel, furniture and, shelter and maintain our ecological balance. So, plants are very important to human life. In Bangladesh pulse is an important name in our food list. Here, it comes next to rice. As a result, the significance of pulse as a food is unquestionable. In fact, it is considered an alternative to meat and fish as it contains more protein than many other vegetables. Apart from protein, pulse also contains carbohydrate, fat and mineral salt. Hence, the research of such a crop is undoubtedly required in our country. The research, which has been going on, is utterly negligible to the requirement. Among pulses chickpea is one of them and a popular foodstuff. It is rich in nutrient and energy. There are many kinds of chickpeas in Bru1gladesh. Each variety does not fit in with any environment. Moreover, the best quality has to be chosen to have more production. To select the best quality and to develop it, modern research is a must.