Scope potential and limitations
The large scale demonstration conducted by research
Institutions indicated a large yield gap among potential (1.1 -1.2 t/ha),
demonstrated (0.9-1.0 t/ha) and average yield (0.477 t/ha) of green gram.
The major limitations for cultivating green gram are:
- Moisture stress during rabi season due to low winter rainfall
- Various abiotic and biotc stresses like soil acidity, salinity, cold injury etc. and Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV).
- Lack of varieties resistant to various biotic and abiotic stresses
- Very less use of Rhizobium inoculants.
- Non- availability of suitable varieties with better yield advantage and desirable characteristics suitable for varied agro-climatic conditions and multiple adversities.