Exploring variability in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) accessions in the Prayagraj region of India

One type of legume crop that is a member of the Leguminosae (Fabaceae) family is the chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Therefore, increasing the yield of chickpeas may benefit from a deeper understanding of the relationship between yield and its constituent features. Evaluating genetic diversity facilitates the identification of stronger genotypes, enabling the production of high-yielding crops with climate resilience and facilitating effective agricultural modification. The present study aimed to assesses the genetic variability 20 chickpea [Cicer arietinum (L.)] genotypes on 13 characteristics. The experiment utilized Randomized complete block design with three replications conducted at field experimentation centre of Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, U.P. ANOVA revealed significant variation existed for most of the trait. High GCV and PCV was recorded for Seed yield per plant, Biological yield per plant followed by Number of pods per plant.