Variety traits

Chickpea Tolerance

Cicer arietinum L.

Chickpea tolerance is the genetically determined ability of the crop to maintain productivity when exposed to abiotic stressors, such as drought and salinity, as well as pathogen infection.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Chickpea, where this is mentioned in the description.

Chickpea possesses a pronounced adaptive capacity to conditions of acute moisture deficit. Tolerance mechanisms include the physiological ability of plants to temporarily slow development during drought and resume vegetation after conditions improve, which is supported by the permeability characteristics of cellular membranes.

Tolerance assessment is based on field trials in contrasting environments with analysis of quantitative yield indicators. Modern methods of molecular marking, including SNP markers, are applied to identify genes providing resistance to adverse factors.

High tolerance of chickpea varieties ensures yield stability across years in high-risk farming zones and reduces the need for chemical crop protection agents. The indicator is relative in nature and is determined by comparing specific genotypes with a standard under identical growing conditions.

General information about the subject — on the page Tolerance.

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Varieties of Chickpea mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.