Nutritional profile of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L): Breeding efforts for enhancing nutritive value
V Jayalakshmi,
B Sriram Kumar
Abstract:Chickpea is the dominant rabi pulse crop in India, accounting for 50% (13.5 mt) of the nation’s pulse production. This nutrient-dense and cost-effective legume provides a rich source of energy, protein, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fibre. Beyond its basic nutritional value, chickpea harbor a diverse array of non-nutritive phytochemicals, including oligosaccharides, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and enzyme inhibitors, holding promising potential for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic… Show more
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