Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Rajeshwari M Channappagoudar, VK Deshpande, Shivasharanappa S Patil and Ravikumar Hosamani

Abstract:
Legume seeds form the abundant source of protein and other nutrients. Commonly, legumes are grown in marginal agricultural lands which are prone to climatic fluctuations. Value addition to the seed through seed enhancement techniques is necessary. The improvement in quality and vigor of the seed by seed enhancement is abided mainly to balance in the metabolic functions, rapid hydrolysis of reserve food material during germination for efficient energy supply, maintenance of seed coat membrane integrity, triggering of antioxidant mediated defense response to invading pathogens and developing inherent resistance to several biotic and abiotic traits that are hindering crop growth. The present review focused on the up gradation of seed quality through different seed enhancement techniques specifically for legume crops.