Introduction to major field crops (1+1)

Classification

Gram belongs to family Leguminoseae (Fabaceae). The genusCicerhas 43 species. The Indian grams have been classified in two broad categories.

1. Desi or Brown Gram(Cicerarietinum L.): It is most widely grown group. The colour of seed ranges from yellow to brown. The seed size is usually small. Plants are small with good branching ability.
2. Kabuli or White Gram (Cicerkabulium): Plants of this group have poor yield potential than desi type. Grains are bold and attractive and usually white in colour. Plants are tall and erect with moderate branching ability.




Fig: Desi gram. Fig: Kabuli gram.