National Mungbean Improvement Program : DAQ00128

Abstract

The National Mungbean Improvement Program (NMIP) has developed the next generation varieties and germplasm that will surpass CrystalP and deliver further productivity and reliability gains to the northern region growers and the Australian mungbean industry.
1. Two new varieties will be released in 2012/13.
a. A large shiny type with improved yield (10%) and foliar disease resistance package over Crystal.
b. A small shiny type with greater than 50 per cent yield, agronomy superior to Green DiamondP and with a Halo Blight resistance rating.
2. Germplasm was developed with superior Halo Blight, Tan Spot, Powdery Mildew resistance in adapted background. 252 new germplasm accessions were imported from the World Vegetable Centre.