Comparative proteome analysis of azuki bean leaves at early vegetative and reproductive stage under waterlogging stress

Waterlogging of soil is a major limiting factor for crop growth in humid regions. Prolonged rainy period or heavy rainfall in the field with poor soil drainage significantly reduces the seed yield of grain legumes. The growth and seed yield of Azuki bean are adversely affected by waterlogging of the soil. Azuki bean is sensitive to various abiotic stresses, particularly waterlogging stress during early vegetative, and early reproductive stages. Several morpho-physiological studies have been conducted in Azuki bean but the proteomic study under waterlogging stress is still limited in this plant.