Physiology of Mungbean and Development of the Mungbean Crop Model Yashvir S. Chauhan13, Col Douglas2, R.C.N. Rachaputi1, Peter Agius3, William Martin2, Kristopher King2 and Andrew Skerman2 1 Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), Kingaroy, Qld 4610, Australia 2 DEEDI, Hermitage Research Station, Yangan Road, Warwick, Qld 4370, Australia 3 DEEDI, Biloela Research Station, LMB 1, BILOELA, Qld 4715, Australia 3 Corresponding author:
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ABSTRACT Stepwise yield improvements in mungbean since the first introduction of varieties such as Emerald and White Gold have transformed the crop into an important summer legume and the main rotation option for dryland growers in northern Australia. Although the more recent release of Crystal has delivered increased yield and boosted growers’ confidence, the full potential of the crop has yet to be tapped. The crop usually produces
