Overview of pigeonpea research in Myanmar
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Khin Lay KYU, Tun Shwe, Chanda Venkata Sameer Kumar. (Accepted on 1/1/2016). Overview of pigeonpea research in Myanmar.
Abstract
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.)
Millsp.) is the third most important pulse in
Myanmar. Aberrant weather and climatic
abnormalities significantly reduced the crop
productivity in present-day rain-fed
agriculture. Adoption of location-specific
short and medium duration varieties as well
as hybrids are needed to improve livelihood
of vulnerable small holders.
Monywashwedingar is a popular variety
which has been selected by using pedigree
method from naturally out-crossing local
landraces. In 2013, ICPH 2433 (2507 kgha-1
)
showed 62.41% yield superiority over
standard check, Yezin-3. In 2014, ICPA
2039 x Line-25 (2239 kgha-1
) exhibited 57%
yield superiority over ICPL 88039. These
findings showed the prospects in enhancing
the productivity of pigeonpea in Myanmar.
