Effects of temperature and water stresses on germination of some varieties of chickpea (Cicer arietinum)

• Published in: African journal of biotechnology Vol. 12; no. 17; pp. 2201 - 2206
• Main Authors: Noomene, Sleimi, Insaf, Bankaji, Hayat, Touchan, Franccedil oise, Corbineau
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 24.04.2013
• Subjects: Ascochyta rabiei; Cicer arietinum

Chickpea production did not progress, in spite, of intensification of agricultural practices. Drought and thermal stresses were the major factors that decreased yield when the crop is generally sown in spring. Nevertheless, winter sowing has opened new opportunities for increasing chickpea productio...