CHRONOLOGICAL LEVELS FOR SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASE RESISTANT, CLIMATE-RESILIENT AND HIGH YIELDING LENTIL CULTIVAR FOR FOOD SECURITY

Lentil used all over the world due to its rich source of dietary proteins. The aim of study was to identify and develop disease resistance, high yielding lentil cultivar with high protein contents. The hybridization of (NARC-02-2 X 01505) followed by pedigree method of selection. The newly developed line 10502 tested in a series of trials on multi locations for disease tolerance and yield comparison. The maximum yield potential of 2529 kg/ha was achieved out yielded check variety Pb.M-2009 and testified as moderately resistant to Lentil Rust and Botrytis Grey Mold disease. In addition to this, found suitable for both irrigated and arid region. The characterization studies revealed that genotype had improved traits with 3seeds/pod and 4- 5pods/node. The quality analysis indicated high protein contents (29.2 %) and cooking quality test on base of physio-chemical traits indicated low cooking time and high values of swelling capacity. The line 10502 approved as new cultivar Punjab Masoor-2019 suitable for all areas of Punjab.