ABSTRACT
Moth bean is commonly grown in arid and semiarid regions of India. It is commonly called mat bean, moth bean, matki, Turkish gram, or dew bean. Moth bean also called matki, math, and dew bean has been known for high degree of adaptation in rainfed arid situation due to tolerance to drought and high temperature. The pods, sprouts, and protein-rich seeds of this crop are commonly consumed in India. Moth is a creeping annual which can be used as a green manure and as a fodder. Moth bean is drought tolerant and high protein content and is a potential crop choice for semiarid Africa; a lack of management knowledge and the difficulty of harvest due to its density and creeping nature could make its spread to other parts of the world difficult.
