High Yielding, Stress Tolerance and Short Stature Mung Bean Cultivar (AZRI MUNG 2021): A New Success in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

High yield, disease tolerant and stress resistance are important cultivars traits, particularly for the crops sensitive to temperature and photoperiod. Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) is the short day plant formerly cultivated in Asian countries and now consumed all around the world. However, there has been a relatively little research on its genetic improvement until the recent decades. AZRI-Mung 2021 is the mung bean cultivar which is developed via cross breeding between “Ramzan” and “NM-98” cultivars in Pakistan in the early part of this century. It is playing an important role in improving mung bean yield potential in Pakistan due to its higher yield, short stature, wider adoptability and high stress tolerance. Research article summarizes the development of AZRI-Mung 2021, describes its yield performance and adaptability in diverse eco-regions within the Punjab province and all over the country. It was concluded that being high yielding, disease tolerant and easily adjustable in cropping system AZRI-Mung 2021 might be used by farmers for higher production and by Breeders and Biotechnologists for further breeding programs and biotechnology. Due to its wider adaptability and higher yield characteristics it can be a game changer for food security challenges.