Preferred Traits in Pigeonpea Production in India

The study was carried out to assess the preferred trait of pigeonpea production in India. For this purpose, the surveys were conducted in district Akola of Maharashtra state, which was representative of the main agro-ecological zone of India. Three treatment villages were selected randomly i.e. one from Akola taluka and two from Murtizapur talukas. Thus, the sample sizes of 135 farmers were selected, of which, 90 farmers from adopted village and 45 farmers from control villages. The result of the present study was observed to identify the preferred trait of Maroti, Asha and Ganesh varieties of pigeonpea by using Garrett’s ranking Technique. Preferred trait observed in pigeonpea production was high yield, drought resistance and short duration. Pigeonpea had preferred trait in consumption also, like better taste, less cooking time and also Quantity and durability of fodder in pigeonpea. Because of all these preferred traits Pigeonpea is a most important pulse crop in India. Thus, it is suggested that, it is necessary to enhance the area under pigeonpea production.