Monocrop Greengram

Pulses are the major source of dietary protein in the vegetarian diet of our country. Pulses occupy a unique position in Indian agriculture by virtue of the fact that they constitute a major and the only high protein component to the average Indian diet. Greengram is a protein rich staple food. It contains about 25 percent protein, which is almost three times that of cereals. This protein is considered to be easily digestible. In this text book contains the details of greengram cultivation, production and protection.