pigeonpea
Pigeonpea, scientifically known as Cajanus cajan, is a leguminous crop widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Native to South Asia, it has become an important dietary staple in countries such as India, Myanmar, and parts of Africa. The plant belongs to the Fabaceae family and is characterized by its woody, perennial shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 2–3 meters in height.
The pigeonpea produces annual or perennial flowering branches with clusters of small, white, pink, or purple
Agriculturally, pigeonpea is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiosis
In addition to its nutritional and agronomic benefits, pigeonpea has various uses in traditional medicine and
Pigeonpea remains a crop of economic and ecological significance, with ongoing research aimed at improving yield,