Pulses
A very important source of protein – they form an essential
adjunct to a predominantly cereal-based diet with enriched biological value in Indian
dietary.
The common pulses are Black-gram (Urd), Bengal-gram, Green-gram (Mung),
Lentil, Gram, Arhar, Pea etc.
Besides rich sources of protein (20-30% and almost 3 times than that of
cereals) they enrich the soil through direct biological Nitrogen fixation – an
important factor for sustainable agriculture. From time immemorial pulse crops have been
valued as food, fodder and feed.
Average area of cultivation in West Bengal is 22100 hectares with a
total production of 15270 MT., average productivity being 688 kg/hectare. Total area of
cultivation in India is 22846.9 thousand hectare and the production is 13069.5 TMT.
Pallishree Ltd. supplies excellent seeds of Green-gram (Mung) &
Black-gram (Urd) with a much higher yield per hectare.
