Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Kumari Lata, PK Yadav, RS Rathore and NK Pareek

Abstract:
Cowpea is a good protein source for the persons who lived in a semi-arid land of world. In case of healthy and safe food, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) are a significant source of protein, carbohydrate and minerals especially for poor population of world. It is commonly known as vegetable meat due to high protein content in it’s seeds, in some areas of world it is also known as poor man’s meat. The aim of this study was to determine the nutritional value of crop among the irrigation level applied and suitable cowpea variety for cultivation in arid western region of Rajasthan among varieties Kashi Nidhi, Kashi Kanchan, Pusa Sukomal and Swarna Mukut. The experiment was arranged in Split Plot Design. Cowpea compositions were ranged for chlorophyll (2.01-2.71 mg g^-1), protein (7.51-9.71%) and crude fiber (3.66-4.81%). Vegetable cowpea samples recorded highest amount of chlorophyll, protein and crude fiber with 100% PE irrigation levels and variety Kashi Nidhi and highest no. of seeds reported with 80% PE irrigation level which was at par with 100% PE irrigation level and variety Kashi Nidhi at par with Swarna Mukut.