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Pigeon Pea

Specification Description
Shape Round to oval, slightly flattened
Size Small to medium, typically 6-8 mm in diameter
Color Varies from cream, yellow, brown to dark brown, mottled patterns
Seed Coat Smooth, hard, and glossy
Weight Approximately 70-100 mg per seed
Moisture Content 10-12%
1000 Seed Weight 70-100 grams
Purity >95%
Germination Rate >85%
Hilum Small, dark spot on one side of the seed
Endosperm Non-endospermic (cotyledons provide food for germination)
Hardness Hard seed coat that requires scarification for optimal germination
Viability Retains viability for up to 3 years under proper storage conditions
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place, with relative humidity below 50%
Common Uses Culinary (dried and split), fodder, green manure, cover crop