Variation in the protein and galactomannan content in guar seeds of the different genotypes

Abstract

Investigations were carried out at College of Agriculture, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad to screen guar genotypes. A setof 22 guar diverse genotypes were used for the study. The study was intended to identify the environmental conditions responsible for realization of higher seed and gum yields and to determine the protein and galactomannan content in seeds among genotypes, during the different seasons i.e. Kharif, Rabi and summer. Guar seed quality traits i.e. galactomanman content, percent endosperm, viscousity, total carbohydrate and protein contents were not significantly influenced by the environment. The values for these seed quality characters were followed almost a similar trend across the three seasons of sowing with inconsistent differences.