Mung bean (Vigna radiata)

Growth stages of mung bean:

Germination is typically within 4–5 days, but the actual rate varies according to the amount of moisture introduced during the germination stage. The maturation can take up to 60 days. Once matured, it can reach up to 30 inches (76 cm) tall, with multiple branches with seed pods.

Nitrogen fixation and cover crop of mung bean (Vigna radiata):

1. As a legume plant, mung bean is in symbiotic association with Rhizobia which enables it to fix atmospheric nitrogen (58–109 kg per hectare mung bean).
   atmospheric nitrogen fixation.
2. In nature, due to the effect of lightning and ultraviolet rays, free nitrogen present in the atmosphere combines with oxygen to form nitric oxide (NO).

Nutrition in Mung bean (Vigna radiata ):

• Mung beans are mainly incredibly versatile and typically eaten in salads, soups and stir-frys.
• The amount of protein is very high in mung bean.
  Protein: 14.2 grams.
• These beans are one of the best plant-based sources of protein.
• They are rich in essential amino acids, such as isoleucine, valine, lysine, arginine and more.
• Mung beans are good for health because they are supply protein and fiber and they protect the liver and you can eat them daily.
• Vigna radiata many vitamins are also found. which is very beneficial for our health for exp.
  Vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and selenium.

Germination of mung bean (Vigna radiata) : 

Mung beans typically germinate within 2-5 days, but mainly three step to growing mung beans:

Moong can be grown in this way:

 1). Soil – Mung bean is grown on a wide range of soils including red laterite soils, black cotton soils and sandy soils.

Soak a handful of moong dal in filtered  water for 24 hours.Mung beans typically germinate within 2-5 days Drain. Leave it on a plate for 24 hours until you see signs of germination and roots start coming out. Seeds that have shown signs of germination should be sown on the same day, so that they do not dry out.

2) . Cotton Plug – Prepare a cotton plug well in a tub Mung beans can grow on cotton as long as you keep the cotton moist and not wet.

 3) . Agar-agar -Agar is a hydrocolloid extracted and gelatinous substance.

Structure of mung bean (Vigna radiata) :

Mung bean is a typical dicotyledon plant of the Fabaceae family, and its seeds have three main separable structures, embryo axis, the cotyledon and the testa.