The Diversity of Seed Size and Nutrient Content of Lablab Bean from Three Locations in Indonesia

Lablab bean (Dolichos lablab L.) is one of the
legume species that have the potential as an alternative
food source for Indonesian people. The purpose of this
study was to examine the diversity of seed size and
nutritional content of six lablab bean accessions found in
the Madura, Probolinggo, and West Nusa Tenggara
(WNT), Indonesia. Morphological observations of seeds
which included parameters of length, width, thickness,
and seed weight, while the nutrient content of seeds was
obtained from proximate analysis which included assay of
fat, protein, and amylose. Data analysis used in this study
wasa one-way analysis of variance and Pearson Product
Moment test. The results of the analysis showed that the
variety of accessions had a significant effect on all
morphological parameters and nutrient levels studied.
Besides, the results of data analysis also inform that some
morphological parameters and nutrient content have a
significant correlation.The findings of this study also
show that lablab seeds contain high protein and amylose,
so the use of this plant as alternative food in Indonesia is
highly recommended.