Chickpea pod set under cool temperatures – Tamworth 2018

Abstract

Key findings •Previous research shows cool temperatures (average day temperature <15 °C) during flowering and podding can result in flower and/or pod abortion in chickpea crops. •Genotypes vary in their ability to set pods at sub-optimal temperatures. •Days to flowering and pod set can vary for individual chickpea varieties depending on sowing date. •While current varieties adapted to the northern growing region have generally poor chilling tolerance, there is an opportunity to incorporate this trait through breeding efforts.