Black Gram Flashcards
What is the botanical name of Mug?
Phaseolus aureus
Mug is also known as green gram.
What family does Mug belong to?
Leguminosae
This family includes other legumes.
What is the origin of Mug?
South East Asia
What are the economic uses of Mug?
- Condiments
- Source of protein (25%)
- Preparing halwa
- Salted dal
- Papad
What nutrients are found in Mug?
- All vitamins
- Calcium (Ca)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Iron (Fe)
What are the climatic requirements for growing Mug?
- Warm temperature: 30°-36°C
- 750-900 mm well distributed rainfall
What is the sensitivity of Mug to environmental conditions?
Sensitive to frost
What are the harmful conditions for Mug during flowering?
- Heavy rains
- Hot wind
What is the ideal soil type for growing Mug?
Well drained deep black soils
Mug can grow on a wide range of soils but cannot stand in waterlogged soil.
What role does Mug play in ecology?
- Fixation of atmospheric nitrogen
- Prevention of soil erosion
What is the local name for Mug?
Mug, Mung
List some varieties of Mug.
- Jalgaon -781
- T-44
- T-1
- Kopergaon mung
- BPMR - 145
- Pusa Baisakhi
- S-8
- PS - 16
- Shindkheda-2-3
What is a unique use of sprouted Mug grains?
Eaten whole, parched, salted, and boiled
Fill in the blank: Mug bean is used whole or split (dal) as a source of _______.
protein
True or False: Mug can be grown in waterlogged soil.
False
