The Dolichos bean can be used as a vegetable and pulse. These beans are commercially propagated by seeds. For seed production, the field should be free from of volunteer plants. The off-types and diseased plants should be rogued out from the main field at all stages based on morphological features. Adequate amount of water should be provided during reproductive stage for getting good quality seeds. The isolation distance of 50 m and 25 m will be maintained for foundation and certified seed production respectively. Fully matured pods are collected and threshing is carried out by beating with wooden mallet. Then the seeds are cleaned by winnowing. Usually, the seeds are viable for 24 months under room temperature. The cloth bags are used for short term storage and thick polythene bags are used for long-term storage.
Propagation Techniques, Dolichos Bean
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