Potentials Distribution and Origin of Lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: A Review

Abstract

The review summarizes the potential, distribution and origin of Lablab purpureus. Forage legume has potentials for the production and productivities of arable land by suppling nitrogen for the living organisms in the soil those allowed to obtain their own feed in the symbiotic relationships. Further the soil become fertile for the next cropping season even at the time of intercropping the yield would be improved than mono-cropping systems. It also supplies the protein requirement of livestock and human consumption as vegetable or as seed sources. It is summer growing annual trifoliate forage legume. The origin of lablab is considered to be in Africa because in large parts of tropical Africa wild type cultivated lablab exists. Then it is heavily distributed to the corner side of the continent and Southeast Asia for seed and vegetable production. Even though the origin and distribution of lablab initiated in the African continent the applicability and degree of uses of the species were not well recognized across countries in the continent. Therefore further conservation and evaluation of this dual purpose species give priority by governmental and non-governmental bodies.

A population genomics approach to unlock the genetic potential of lablab (Lablab purpureus), an underutilized tropical forage crop

“…In the present study, significant variation ( p < 0.01) was observed for all eight measured traits indicating the existence of high genetic diversity among the panel of accessions (Table 1). Variations in response to different environments by individual accessions was observed, similar to that reported previously [15, 58]. The mean performance of all accessions across the three environments also varied significantly ( P < 0.05), highlighting the environmental influence on the expression of those traits (Table 1).…”

“…In the present study, significant variation (p < 0.01) was observed for all eight measured traits indicating the existence of high genetic diversity among the panel of accessions (Table 1). Variations in response to different environments by individual accessions was observed, similar to that reported previously [15,58].…”

“…Continued research efforts, particularly focused on developing locally adapted underutilized forage crops known to farmers, can play a critical role in boosting animal performance, leading to an ample supply of animal-sourced foods and ultimately ensuring food/nutritional security in the region [11]. Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) in the family Fabaceae, is one of the multifunctional crops that originated in Africa [12,19] and is grown in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia and Africa for fodder and food [13][14][15]. It is principally self-pollinated with a diploid chromosome number, where 2n = 2x = 22 [16].…”