The mung bean or green gram (Vigna radiata) is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East, See more

The English names "mung" or "mungo" originated from the Hindi word mūṅg (मूंग), which is derived from the Sanskrit word mudga (मुद्ग). It is also known in Philippine English as "mongo bean". Other less common E… See more

Mung beans are one of many species moved from the genus Phaseolus to Vigna in the 1970s. The previous names were Phaseolus aureus or P. radiatus. See more

The mung bean varieties now are mainly targeted in resistance to pests and diseases, particularly the bean weevil and mung bean yellow mosaic virus (MYMV). For now, the main varieties include Samrat, IPM2-3, S… See more

The mung bean is recognized for its high nutritive value. A mung bean contains about 55–65% carbohydrate (equal to 630 g/kg dry weight) and are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is composed of about 20–5… See more

The mung bean was domesticated in India, where its progenitor (Vigna radiata subspecies sublobata) occurs wild.
2nd millennium BCE scripture Yajurveda in its 4th chapter refers to mudga (मुद्ग) as one of the i… See more