Unlocking Dolichos bean diversity in the National Genebank: Morphological characterization and core set development to optimize its conservation and utilization
Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus, L.Sweet.) is a popularly cultivated legume in Asia and Africa for grain, vegetables, and fodder.Although considered Moses Basket Stand a minor or orphan crop, it holds promise in enriching the protein basket of the less privileged across the continents.It has great scope in food and cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutrace