Azkan chickpea seed is a certified variety developed by the Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute, offering high yield potential. With its erect growth habit, ram's-head seed shape, beige seed color, and 100-seed weight ranging from 42.5–49.9 g, it is preferred for quality chickpea production. Resistant to anthracnose and tolerant to root and wilt diseases, it offers a reliable production alternative for all chickpea-growing regions.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Breeding Institution | Transitional Zone Agricultural Research Institute / Eskişehir |
| Breeding Method | Selection |
| Days to Harvest Maturity | 100–121 days |
| Pod Shattering | None |
| Threshability | Very good |
| Average Yield | 161.7 kg/da |
| Highest Yield | 281.1 kg/da |
| Recommended Areas | All chickpea-growing regions |
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Plant Height | 35–80 cm |
| First Pod Height | 19–41 cm |
| Flower Color | White |
| Seeds per Pod | 1–2 |
| Pods per Plant | 20–85 |
| Seed Type | Ram's-head |
| Seed Color | Beige |
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Anthracnose | Resistant |
| Root Diseases | Tolerant |
| Wilt Diseases | Tolerant |
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| 100-Seed Weight | 42.5–49.9 g |
| Retained on 9 mm Sieve | 34% |
| Retained on 8 mm Sieve | 50% |
| Retained on 7 mm Sieve | 16% |
| Swelling Index | 2.30% |
| Protein Content | 23.4–25.3% |
| Water Absorption Index | 1.03% |
| Cooking Quality | Very good |