Soybean has become an increasingly
important agricultural commodity, with a steady increase in
worldwide annual production. The worldwide increasing demand of
soybean is due to its unique composition, excellent nutritional
value, health benefits and adaptability to different types of soils
and climates and versatile end uses. Soybean (Glycine max L.) is
one of the most important protein and oil crop in the world.
Local production of soybean is negligible and import of soybean as
soy oil and soy meal has become necessary to meet the requirement
of the country. Its cultivation remained limited to a low acreage
and showed a declining trend whenever efforts were not made for its
promotion.
