Advances in in vitro studies for genetic enhancement of blackgram: A review

Abstract

Black gram (Vigna mungo) is a treasure trove legume in terms of nutritional efficiency and medicinal values and an important pulse that is cultivated throughout India in all three seasons. However, its production and productivity is constrained due to abiotic and biotic stresses.Though technology has aided in genetic improvement of the crop, the narrow genetic base remains a potential constraint. In vitro regeneration and genetic transformation have aided to its genetic improvement, yet a lot remains to be explored and harnessed for efficient and effective genetic improvement of the pulse. The review highlights the progress and achievements in context of in vitro regeneration and genetic transformation in blackgram.