Contribution to the foundation of knowledges concerning the biology, ecology and culture technology for chickpea (Cicer arietinum) in classic and ecological system under conditions of Dobrogea plateau.

Chickpea, known under the name of peas of rams , is an annual leguminous plant, originating from Asia Minor. Chickpea seeds have a great nutritional value, are used in human consumption as boiled, roasted or cofee surrogate, being rich in proteins, mineral salts (phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron) and vitamin B complex. Having an increased protein concentration (24%), plus a substantial percentage of carbohydrates and lipids, chickpea has a remarkable food value, largely replacing the meat protein. Chickpea is a characteristic ingredient in Middle East kitchen, Africa and India, known under the name of desi and kabuli . In Romania, there are cultivated local populations of chickpea: Galben de Moldova (Moldova Yellow), Naut galben de Lovrin (Lovrin Yellow chickpea). Chickpeas have quite high requirements to the temperature, the amount being of 2,000oC and tolerate the easiest, among of all leguminous bean plants, the drought conditions, therefore it can be cultivated in Dobrogea, provided the early spring seeding.