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Article: A new chickpea for your salads.(Science Update)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Agricultural Research
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Spring 2003 saw the first commercial planting of Sierra, a kabuli-type chickpea--the kind served at salad bars and used in ethnic dishes. This great-tasting chickpea offers a low-fat source of fiber, protein, iron, vitamins A and C, and folic acid.
Sierra was developed from crosses made between Dwelley, an earlier release, and chickpea germplasm obtained from Mexico and central Asia via the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas in Aleppo, Syria. Its high seed yield and resistance to Ascochyta blight should prove economically profitable to glowers.
Data from field trials indicate that Sierra blooms in 65 days, grows to 21 inches ...