Extra Early Varieties of Chickpea and Lentil

Abstract

Participating Institutions: ICRISAT, ICARDA, NARS and ARIs  Focus crops: Chickpea and Lentil  Focus regions: South Asia and East Africa  Description:  Vast area left fallow after rice harvest in rainfed regions of South and South East Asia  In irrigated areas, rice – boro rice system offers a short window of 90 days  Rice fallow requires appropriate variety and specific production technology  Managing biotic and abiotic stresses through integrated approach