Introduction to major field crops (1+1)

Introduction

Bengal gram is commonly known as gram orchickpeaorchanna. It is the most important winter season pulse crop of India. The scientific name Cicerarietinum has been derived from Roman word. Romans used to call it Cicer because of the resemblance of the seed to the head of a 'ram'. The word arietinum originated from the word aries which also means 'ram'.



Fig: Bengal gram plant with pod and grain.