Growth and Yield Performance of Different Cultivars of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) for Summer Cultivation in Terai, Nepal

Abstract

Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) is a significant legume crop with commercial potential, particularly in Terai region of Nepal. An experiment was conducted in the research field of the Regional Agricultural Business Promotion Support and Training Centre, Khajura, Banke to determine the best mungbean cultivar for higher production. The experiment consists of five mungbean cultivars, viz. Pratikshya, Pratigya, SML-668, Kalyan, and Pant-5 replicated thrice in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The data revealed that the plant height was recorded highest in Pant-5 at 45 (59.37 cm) and 60 (31.91 cm) days after sowing. The highest number of seed germination pod-1 (9.5) was observed in Pant-5, which was statistically similar to Pratigya (9.25). 1000-seed weight was recorded as highest for cultivar Pratigya (50.35g). Pratigya has the highest yield (2135.40 kgha^-1), while SML-668 showed the lowest yield (1634.67 kgha^-1). Therefore, farmers primarily aiming for maximum yield can opt for the Pratigya variety, as it demonstrates superior yield-related traits compared to other varieties.