This study investigated the relationship between flower colour, seed coat colour, seed index, seed yield, and protein content in desi chickpea (Cicer arietinum). The objective was to understand the potential impact of these traits on the productivity and nutritional quality of the crop. Forty two desi chickpea accessions were evaluate. Seed yield, measured in kilograms per hectare, was recorded from field trials. Protein content, representing the nutritional quality of the seeds, was determined through laboratory analysis. The results revealed significant variability in flower colour, seed coat colour, seed index, seed yield, and protein content among the desi chickpea accessions. Flower colour was found to be diverse, with pink being the most prevalent, followed by blue. Seed coat colour exhibited variations, with dark brown and brown being the most common, while yellow and green were comparatively less frequent. Seed index varied across the accessions, indicating differences in seed size and weight. Seed yield ranged from moderate to high, highlighting the potential for improved productivity. Protein content also showed considerable variability, with accessions exhibiting a wide range of nutritional quality ranging from 13.87 to 26.85 % in seed and 21.70 to 48.50% in leaves of desi chickpea. Correlation analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between plant height, number of secondary branches, pods per plant, seed index, biological yield, harvest index and seed yield, suggesting that larger seeds may contribute to higher yield potential. However, no significant correlation was found between protein content and seed index, although, it showed significant association with days to 50% flowering, plant height, pods per plant and plot yield. Plant height exhibited significant positive correlation with height of first pod.
