Estimation of Biochemical Parameters in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes

Background: Cicer arietinum (L.), is a legume being grown world wide as a good source of vegan protein. It is a vital part of human feed. Quantification of biochemical parameters of seed is one of the requirements for breeding programmes to develop cultivars suitable for human consumption and food industry. The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate chickpea genotypes on the basis of biochemical parameters to select superior germplasm for further crop improvement. Methods: In this investigation, seventy-one chickpea genotypes employed for different biochemical parameters analysis including protein, total free amino acid and sugar content, reducing and non-reducing sugar, phytic acid, total phenol, flavonoid and tannin content along with DPPH radical scavenging activities. Result: Genotypes showed substantial variation for different biochemical parameters. Maximum seed protein content was found in genotype JG315 (25.1%) and lowest in SAGL-152344 (14.3%), whilst content of amino acid ranged between 2.4 mg/g (SAGL-152318) to 9.51 mg/g (SAGL-152330). Maximum phytic acid content was evident in genotype SAGL22-122 (20.7 mg/g) and lowest in JG315 (4.78 mg/g). Range of total phenol content varied between 0.72mg/g (RVSSG 92) to 1.91 mg/g (ICCV20116).