Pulses are an important ingredient in the diets of vast majority of Indian population. They are mainly grown in semiarid areas throughout world as their drought resistance capacity is relatively high. Pulses are very good source of protein with a good nutritive value. They have a symbiotic relationship with Rizobium, these bacteria forms nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby and, if the roots are left in the ground when the seeds are harvested this will provide a source...