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Chickpeas 2009

Genesis 079 chickpeas shine in the dry finish

The small seeded, early maturing, ascochyta blight resistant kabuli variety Genesis 079 (currently under seed multiplication) was high yielding in SA chickpea trials in 2008. It had equal or higher yields at all sites than the current standard small kabuli variety, Genesis 090.

In 2008 grain yields of chickpeas were generally lower than field peas and either equal or lower than lentils when compared at the same sites. .....full overview.   (.pdf)

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SA Desi & Kabuli Chickpea Variety Trial Yield Performance:2008 & Long term (2000-2007~)