Technical Abstract: This book presents the current status of chickpea breeding and management by experts from around the world. It thoroughly covers a wide array of subject on chickpea genetics and breeding ranging from cytogenetics, wild relatives and biodiversity, conventional and modern breeding techniques and achievements. Focuses on chickpea management include managing diseases, insects, weeds, nutrient and abiotic stresses. In addition, this book provides coverage on chickpea history, origin, ecology, utilization, distribution, and world trade as well as chickpea farmers in several countries