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the role of smell, taste, flavour and texture cues in the identification of vegetables.it has been shown that the identification of many foods including vegetables based on flavour cues is often difficult. the effect of providing texture cues in addition to flavour cues on the identification of foods and the effect of providing taste cues only on the identification of foods have not been studied. the aim of this study was to assess the role of smell, taste, flavour and texture cues in the identification of ten vegetables commonly consumed in the netherlands (broccoli, cauliflower, ...201829108741
multi-scale measurements show limited soil greenhouse gas emissions in kenyan smallholder coffee-dairy systems.efforts have been made in recent years to improve knowledge about soil greenhouse gas (ghg) fluxes from sub-saharan africa. however, data on soil ghg emissions from smallholder coffee-dairy systems have not hitherto been measured experimentally. this study aimed to quantify soil ghg emissions at different spatial and temporal scales in smallholder coffee-dairy farms in murang'a county, central kenya. ghg measurements were carried out for one year, comprising two cropping seasons, using vented st ...201829348066
genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes influencing lipids and diterpenes contents in coffea arabica l.lipids, including the diterpenes cafestol and kahweol, are key compounds that contribute to the quality of coffee beverages. we determined total lipid content and cafestol and kahweol concentrations in green beans and genotyped 107 coffea arabica accessions, including wild genotypes from the historical fao collection from ethiopia. a genome-wide association study was performed to identify genomic regions associated with lipid, cafestol and kahweol contents and cafestol/kahweol ratio. using the d ...201829323254
effects of alternative cropping systems on globe artichoke qualitative traits.traditionally, globe artichoke cultivation in the mediterranean basin is based on monoculture and on use of high amounts of nitrogen fertiliser. this raises issues regarding its compatibility with sustainable agriculture. we studied the effect of one typical conventional (conv) and two alternative cropping systems [globe artichoke in sequence with french bean (ncv1), or in biannual rotation (ncv2) with cauliflower and with a leguminous cover crop in inter-row spaces] on yield, polyphenol and min ...201828722756
a transcriptome-snp-derived linkage map of apios americana (potato bean) provides insights about genome re-organization and synteny conservation in the phaseoloid legumes.we report a linkage map for apios americana and describe synteny with selected warm-season legumes. a translocation event in common bean and soybean is confirmed against apios and vigna species. apios (apios americana; "apios"), a tuberous perennial legume in the phaseoleae tribe, was widely used as a food by native americans. work in the last 40 years has led to several improved breeding lines. aspects of the pollination biology (complex floral structure and tripping mechanism) have made contro ...201829071392
characterization and molecular modeling of inositol 1,3,4 tris phosphate 5/6 kinase-2 from glycine max (l) merr.: comprehending its evolutionary conservancy at functional level.soybean genome encodes a family of four inositol 1,3,4 trisphosphate 5/6 kinases which belong to the atp-grasp group of proteins. inositol 1,3,4 trisphosphate kinase-2 (gmitpk2), catalyzing the atp-dependent phosphorylation of inositol 1,3,4 trisphosphate (ip3) to inositol 1,3,4,5 tetra phosphate or inositol 1,3,4,6 tetra phosphate, is a key enzyme diverting the flux of inositol phosphate pool towards phytate biosynthesis. although considerable research on characterizing genes involved in phytat ...201829354361
association of extracellular dntp utilization with a gmpap1-like protein identified in cell wall proteomic analysis of soybean roots.plant root cell walls are dynamic systems that serve as the first plant compartment responsive to soil conditions, such as phosphorus (p) deficiency. to date, evidence for the regulation of root cell wall proteins (cwps) by p deficiency remains sparse. in order to gain a better understanding of the roles played by cwps in the roots of soybean (glycine max) in adaptation to p deficiency, we conducted an itraq (isobaric tag for relative and absolute quantitation) proteomic analysis. a total of 53 ...201829329437
genetic and epigenetic divergence of duplicate genes in two legume species.soybean (glycine max) and common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) share a polyploidy event ~59 mya, followed by a glycine-specific wgd ~8-13 mya. duplicated genes were classified into five categories: singletons, dispersed, proximal, tandem or wgd/segmental and found strong correlations between gene category and functional annotation. photosynthesis and transcriptional regulation-related go terms were significantly over-represented in singletons and wgd genes, respectively, aligning with the gene balan ...201829314059
toxicity of bifenthrin and mixtures of bifenthrin plus acephate, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, or dicrotophos to adults of tarnished plant bug (hemiptera: miridae).to assess the toxicity of bifenthrin and four mixtures of insecticides to tarnished plant bug, we used an insecticide dip method of green bean to treat adults of a laboratory colony; mortality was assessed after 48 h. lc50s for imidacloprid, bifenthrin, acephate, thiamethoxam, and dicrotophos were 0.12, 0.39, 0.62, 0.67, and 3.96 ppm, respectively. lc75s for imidacloprid, bifenthrin, acephate, thiamethoxam, and dicrotophos were 0.61, 4.22, 5.10, 2.65, and 7.86 ppm, respectively. based on the lc5 ...201829361174
the common bean cok-4 and the arabidopsis fer kinase domain share similar function in plant growth and defense.receptor-like kinases are membrane proteins that can be shared by diverse signaling pathways. among them, the arabidopsis thaliana feronia (fer) plays a role in the balance between distinct signals to control growth and defense. we have found that cok-4, a putative kinase encoded in the common bean anthracnose resistance locus co-4 that is transcriptionally regulated during immune response, is highly similar to the kinase domain of fer. to assess whether cok-4 is a functional ortholog of fer, we ...201829352746
consumer acceptance comparison between seasoned and unseasoned vegetables.recent findings show that approximately 87% of the u.s. population fail to meet the vegetable intake recommendations, with unpleasant taste of vegetables being listed as the primary reason for this shortfall. in this study, spice and herb seasoning was used to enhance palatability of vegetables, in order to increase consumer acceptance. in total, 749 panelists were screened and recruited as specific vegetable likers of the vegetable being tested or general vegetable likers. four sessions were de ...201829337353
alpha-amylase, α-glucosidase and lipase inhibiting activities of polyphenol-rich extracts from six common bean cultivars of southern italy, before and after cooking.common beans (phaseolus vulgaris) are a good source of nutrients and phenolic compounds with versatile health benefits. polyphenol-rich extracts of six ecotypes of p. vulgaris were analysed to determine their phenolic profiles and assayed in vitro for inhibitory effects on digestive enzymes relevant to carbohydrates and lipids metabolism. the extracts inhibited enzyme activities in a dose-dependent manner. ic 50 values ranged from 69 ± 1.9 to 126 ± 3.2 μg/ml and from 107.01 ± 4.5 to 184.20 ± 5.7 ...201829336184
physiological traits of endornavirus-infected and endornavirus-free common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) cv black turtle soup.this study evaluated the physiological traits of eight lines of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) cv. black turtle soup, four of which were double-infected with phaseolus vulgaris endornavirus 1 and phaseolus vulgaris endornavirus 2, and four of which were endornavirus-free. plants from all eight lines were morphologically similar and did not show statistically significant differences in plant height, wet weight, number of days to flowering and pod formation, pods per plant, pod thickness, seed s ...201829307088
computational investigation of small rnas in the establishment of root nodules and arbuscular mycorrhiza in leguminous plants.many small rnas have been confirmed to play important roles in the development of root nodules and arbuscular mycorrhiza. in this study, we carried out the identification of certain small rnas in leguminous plants (medicago truncatula, soybean, peanut and common bean), such as mirnas, trfs and srrnas, as well as the computational investigation of their regulations. thirty mirnas were predicted to be involved in establishing root nodules and mycorrhiza, and 12 of them were novel in common bean an ...201829305786
root environment is a key determinant of fungal entomopathogen endophytism following seed treatment in the common bean, phaseolus vulgaris.the common bean is the most important food legume in the world. we examined the potential of the fungal entomopathogens beauveria bassiana and metarhizium anisopliae applied as seed treatments for their endophytic establishment in the common bean. endophytic colonization in sterile sand:peat averaged ca. 40% higher for fungus treatments and ca. six times higher for volunteer fungi (other fungal endophytes naturally occurring in our samples), relative to sterile vermiculite. colonization by b. ba ...201829302156
foodborne botulism due to ingestion of home-canned green beans: two case reports.foodborne botulism is a life-threatening, rapidly progressive disease. it has an incidence of less than 10 cases per year in germany and mostly affects several previously healthy people at the same time. the only specific treatment is the administration of botulism antitoxin. according to the german guidelines administration of antitoxin is recommended only in the first 24 hours after oral ingestion of the toxin.201829301587
in bps1 downregulated roots, the bypass1 signal disrupts the induction of cortical cell divisions in bean-rhizobium symbiosis.bypass1 (bps1), which is a well-conserved gene in plants, is required for normal root and shoot development. in the absence of bps1 gene function, arabidopsis overproduces a mobile signalling compound (the bps1 signal) in roots, and this transmissible signal arrests shoot growth and causes abnormal root development. in addition to the shoot and root meristem activities, the legumes also possess transient meristematic activity in root cortical cells during rhizobium symbiosis. we explored the rol ...201829301366
quantile regression for genome-wide association study of flowering time-related traits in common bean.flowering is an important agronomic trait. quantile regression (qr) can be used to fit models for all portions of a probability distribution. in genome-wide association studies (gwas), qr can estimate snp (single nucleotide polymorphism) effects on each quantile of interest. the objectives of this study were to estimate genetic parameters and to use qr to identify genomic regions for phenological traits (days to first flower-dff; days for flowering-dtf; days to end of flowering-def) in common be ...201829300788
qtl mapping and transcriptome analysis of cowpea reveals candidate genes for root-knot nematode resistance.cowpea is one of the most important food and forage legumes in drier regions of the tropics and subtropics. however, cowpea yield worldwide is markedly below the known potential due to abiotic and biotic stresses, including parasitism by root-knot nematodes (meloidogyne spp., rkn). two resistance genes with dominant effect, rk and rk2, have been reported to provide resistance against rkn in cowpea. despite their description and use in breeding for resistance to rkn and particularly genetic mappi ...201829300744
quality of black beans as a function of long-term storage and moldy development: chemical and functional properties of flour and isolated protein.the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of moisture content and storage temperature on the percentage of moldy and fermented beans, mycotoxins levels, phenolic acids content, pasting properties of whole flour, as well as functional and thermal properties of protein isolates from black beans stored for 12 months. beans stored under 14%/32 °c exhibited 16% of fermented grains, while at 17%/25 °c (42.3%) and 17%/32 °c (93.5%) of moldy plus fermented grains, named drastic conditions (dc). ...201829291875
the expression of an exogenous acc deaminase by the endophyte serratia grimesii bxf1 promotes the early nodulation and growth of common bean.ethylene acts as an inhibitor of the nodulation process of leguminous plants. however, some bacteria can decrease deleterious ethylene levels by the action of the enzyme 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (acc) deaminase which degrades acc, the ethylene precursor in all higher plants. co-inoculation of rhizobia with endophytes enhances the rhizobial symbiotic efficiency with legumes, improving both nodulation and nitrogen fixation. however, not much is understood about the mechanisms employed by ...201829327464
expression profiling of the dolichos lablab lectin during germination and development of the seed.the temporal expression of the field bean (dolichos lablab) galactose specific lectin, dll-ii, during germination, post-germination and seed development was evaluated using native-page followed by activity staining, immunodetection and quantitative real time pcr (qpcr). a rapid and steep decline in the polyphenol oxidase (ppo) and hemagglutinating activity during the initial stages of germination, which did not correlate with the slow decline in total protein was observed. during post germinatio ...201829324242
new research highlights: impact of chronic ingestion of white kidney beans (phaseolus vulgaris l. var. beldia) on small-intestinal disaccharidase activity in wistar rats.the chronic ingestion of raw or undercooked kidney beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) is involved in the pathogenesis of multiple organ dysfunction; the underlying mechanisms are still poorly understood. the objective of this study was to assess the gavage effects of a raw beldia bean variety on the brush border disaccharidase activities in the jejunal mucosa of wistar rats. twenty young adult male rats were randomly assigned into 2 groups of 10 rats each: control, rats were gavaged with 300 mg of a ...201829270365
impact of conventional and integrated management systems on the water-soluble vitamin content in potatoes, field beans, and cereals.the reduction of the environmental footprint of crop production without compromising crop yield and their nutritional value is a key goal for improving the sustainability of agriculture. in 2009, the balruddery farm platform was established at the james hutton institute as a long-term experimental platform for cross-disciplinary research of crops using two agricultural ecosystems. crops representative of uk agriculture were grown under conventional and integrated management systems and analyzed ...201829257861
a closer look to cell structural barriers affecting starch digestibility in beans.isolated bean cells were used to understand the contribution of cell wall and cytoplasmic matrix on starch digestibility. cotyledon cells were treated enzymatically and mechanically to reduce the level of cell intactness. sem and chemical characterization revealed that enzymatic treatment modified cell wall thickness and porosity without altering the cytoplasmic matrix, whereas mechanical treatment completely disrupted cell structure. decreasing cell intactness increased the rate but not the ext ...201829254064
plant extract-mediated green silver nanoparticles: efficacy as soil conditioner and plant growth promoter.recently, concerns have been raised regarding the ultimate fate of silver nanoparticles (snps) after their release into the environment. in this study, the environmental feasibility of plant leaf (thuja occidentalis) extract-mediated green snps (gsnps) was assessed in terms of their effects on soil physicochemical properties and crop growth in comparison to conventionally synthesized silver nanoparticles (csnps). upon application of gsnps, soil ph shifted toward neutrality, and substantial incre ...201829247955
responses of two kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars to the combined stress of sulfur deficiency and cadmium toxicity.plants suffer from combined stress of sulfur deficiency and cadmium toxicity in some agricultural lands. however, little is known about the reaction in plants, such as responses in antioxidant enzymes and non-protein thiol compounds, to such combined stress. therefore, in this study, four treatments, s-sufficiency (ts-cd), s-deficiency (t-s-cd), cd stress (ts+cd) and combined stress of s-deficiency and cd stress (t-s+cd), were set up to investigate (1) the effects of sulfur deficiency or sulfur ...201829188540
reduction in root secondary growth as a strategy for phosphorus acquisition.we tested the hypothesis that reduced root secondary growth of dicotyledonous species improves phosphorus acquisition. functional-structural modeling in simroot indicates that, in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris), reduced root secondary growth reduces root metabolic costs, increases root length, improves phosphorus capture, and increases shoot biomass in low-phosphorus soil. observations from the field and greenhouse confirm that, under phosphorus stress, resource allocation is shifted from seco ...201829118249
determination of heavy metals in canned fruits and vegetables sold in jordan market.in this study, the concentrations of selected heavy metals including pb, zn, cr, ni, cu, as, and cd in different brands of canned vegetables and fruits including canned tomato sauce (ketchup), canned green beans, canned whole carrots, and canned juice (pineapple) imported to jordanian market were determined by acid digestion and atomic absorption spectroscopy. samples were collected from popular jordanian markets, irbid city, northern jordan (11 samples of each type). the metal concentrations in ...201829103121
morphological, proteomic and metabolomic insight into the effect of cerium dioxide nanoparticles to phaseolus vulgaris l. under soil or foliar application.chemically synthesized nanoparticles (nps) are widely used in industry and concern over their impact on the environment is rising. in this study, greenhouse grown bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) plants were treated with ceo2 nps suspensions at 0, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000mgl-1 either aerially by spraying or via soil application. at 15days after treatment, plants were analyzed for ce uptake, morphological and biochemical assays, as well as high-resolution mass spectrometry based metabolomics and prot ...201829066204
conservation and genetic characterisation of common bean landraces from cilento region (southern italy): high differentiation in spite of low genetic diversity.since its introduction from central-south america to italy almost 500 years ago, the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) was largely cultivated across the peninsula in hundreds of different landraces. however, globalisation and technological modernisation of agricultural practices in the last decades promoted the cultivation of few varieties at the expense of traditional and local agro-ecotypes, which have been confined to local markets or have completely disappeared. the aim of this study was t ...201829030763
influence of resistance breeding in common bean on rhizosphere microbiome composition and function.the rhizosphere microbiome has a key role in plant growth and health, providing a first line of defense against root infections by soil-borne pathogens. here, we investigated the composition and metabolic potential of the rhizobacterial community of different common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) cultivars with variable levels of resistance to the fungal root pathogen fusarium oxysporum (fox). for the different bean cultivars grown in two soils with contrasting physicochemical properties and microbia ...201829028000
transcriptome - scale characterization of salt responsive bean tcp transcription factors.teosinte-branched1/cycloidea/pcf (tcp) proteins are important regulators of growth and developmental processes including branching, floral organ morphogenesis and leaf growth as well as stress response. this study identified 27 tcp genes of phaseolus vulgaris (common bean), which were divided into three clusters based on phylogenetic relationship. in addition, this study showed that some of tcp genes such as pvul-tcp-4 and pvul-tcp-15 located on chromosomes 3 and 7, pvul-tcp-7 and pvul-tcp-20 lo ...201829129811
spatial and temporal scales of range expansion in wild phaseolus vulgaris.the wild progenitor of common-bean has an exceptionally large distribution from northern mexico to northwestern argentina, unusual among crop wild progenitors. this research sought to document major events of range expansion that led to this distribution and associated environmental changes. through the use of genotyping-by-sequencing (∼20,000 snps) and geographic information systems applied to a sample of 246 accessions of wild phaseolus vulgaris, including 157 genotypes of the mesoamerican, 77 ...201829069389
inhibitory effects of cinnamon and clove essential oils on mold growth on baked foods.this study evaluated the minimum inhibition concentration (mic) and minimum lethal concentration (mlc) of cinnamon and clove essential oils against mold growth on green bean cake and finger citron crisp cake, and also examined the effects of these two essential oils and their application methods on the shelf life of the baked products in normal and vacuum packages by accelerated storage test. the results showed that the mic of cinnamon and clove essential oils against molds were 0.21-0.83 and 0. ...201828946351
physicochemical properties of nixtamalized black bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) flours.the aim of this work was to study the effect of three nixtamalization processes using wood ashes, ca(oh)2, and cacl2 on the physicochemical properties of beans. raw beans had c-type starch, 10.10% resistant starch (rs), and two dsc endotherms: 1) starch gelatinization, and 2) melting of amylose-lipid complexes plus protein denaturation. nixtamalization increased the ca and fe content, decreased the rs content to 4.19-4.43%, and produced starch retrogradation. dsc and ft-ir analysis of the flours ...201828946298
dissipation rate study and pre-harvest intervals calculation of imidacloprid and oxamyl in exported egyptian green beans and chili peppers after pestigation treatment.two quechers-based methods were developed and validated, using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometric detection, in order to accurately determine residues of imidacloprid and oxamyl in green beans and chili peppers after treatment via irrigation system under field conditions in egyptian farms. the validation included experiments for specificity, linearity, trueness, precision, matrix effect and limits of detection and quantification according to european commission standards. the dissip ...201828946222
allergy to peanut, soybean, and other legumes: recent advances in allergen characterization, stability to processing and ige cross-reactivity.peanut and soybean are members of the leguminosae family. they are two of the eight foods that account for the most significant food allergies in the united states and europe. allergic reactions to other legume species can be of importance in other regions of the world. the major allergens from peanut and soybean have been extensively analyzed and members of new protein families identified as potential marker allergens for symptom severity. important recent advances concerning their molecular pr ...201828944625
mass spectrometry-based phytochemical screening for hypoglycemic activity of fagioli di sarconi beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.).the present study deals with the evaluation of antidiabetic activities of fagioli di sarconi beans (phaseolus vulgaris), including 21 ecotypes protected by the european union with the mark pgi (i.e., protected geographical indication), and cultivated in basilicata (southern italy). for this purpose, α-glucosidase and α-amylase assays were assessed; among all bean ecotypes, the tight green seed colour of verdolino extracts exhibited the highest α-glucosidase and α-amylase inhibitory activity with ...201829037720
sequential sampling plans and economic injury levels for empoasca kraemeri on common bean crops at different technological levels.empoasca kraemeri is an important pest on common bean crops at different technological levels. however, for this pest on this crop, economic injury levels have not yet been determined and plan for sequential sampling plans has not yet been developed. thus, the objectives of this research were to develop e. kraemeri sequential sampling plans and to determine economic injury levels in the common bean at different crop technological levels.201828876534
neuronal connections of the central amygdalar nucleus with refeeding-activated brain areas in rats.following fasting, satiety is accompanied by neuronal activation in brain areas including the central amygdalar nucleus (cea). since cea is known to inhibit food intake, we hypothesized that cea contributes to the termination of meal during refeeding. to better understand the organization of this satiety-related circuit, the interconnections of the cea with refeeding-activated neuronal groups were elucidated using retrograde (cholera toxin-β subunit, ctb) and anterograde (phaseolus vulgaris leuc ...201828852859
is nitrogen accumulation in grain legumes responsive to growth or ontogeny?nitrogen (n) accumulation in legumes is one of the main determinants of crop yield. although n accumulation from symbiotic nitrogen fixation or n absorption from the soil has been widely investigated, there is no clear consensus on timing of the beginning of n accumulation and the termination of n accumulation and the physiological events that may be associated with these two events. the analyses conducted in this study aimed at identifying the determinant of n accumulation in two grain legume s ...201828786121
cookies elaborated with oat and common bean flours improved serum markers in diabetic rats.common beans have been associated with anti-diabetic effects, due to its high content of bioactive compounds. nevertheless, its consumption has decreased worldwide. therefore, there is an increasing interest in the development of novel functional foods elaborated with common beans. the aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic effect of oat-bean flour cookies, and to analyze its bioactive composition, using commercial oat-wheat cookies for comparative purposes.201828718519
effectiveness of electrolyzed oxidizing water treatment in removing pesticide residues and its effect on produce quality.this study evaluated the effects of electrolyzed oxidizing (eo) water treatment on the removal of pesticide residues (diazinon, cyprodinil and phosmet) from spinach, snap beans and grapes, and the effect on produce quality. high available chlorine content (acc) and long treatment time of eo water resulted in high pesticide removals. up to 59.2, 66.5 and 37.1% of diazinon; 43.8, 50.0 and 31.5% of cyprodinil; 85.7, 73.0 and 49.4% of phosmet; were removed from spinach, snap beans and grapes, respec ...201828873606
prediction of canned black bean texture (phaseolus vulgaris l.) from intact dry seeds using visible/near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging data.texture is a major quality parameter for the acceptability of canned whole beans. prior knowledge of this quality trait before processing would be useful to guide variety development by bean breeders and optimize handling protocols by processors. the objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the predictive power of visible and near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (visible/nirs, 400-2498 nm) and hyperspectral imaging (hypers, 400-1000 nm) techniques for predicting texture of canned bl ...201828585253
high-resolution mapping reveals linkage between genes in common bean cultivar ouro negro conferring resistance to the rust, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot diseases.co-segregation analysis and high-throughput genotyping using snp, ssr, and kasp markers demonstrated genetic linkage between ur-14 and co-3 4 /phg-3 loci conferring resistance to the rust, anthracnose and angular leaf spot diseases of common bean. rust, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot are major diseases of common bean in the americas and africa. the cultivar ouro negro has the ur-14 gene that confers broad spectrum resistance to rust and the gene cluster co-3 4 /phg-3 containing two tightly l ...201728560590
the development of low glycemic index cookie bars from foxtail millet (setaria italica), arrowroot (maranta arundinacea) flour, and kidney beans (phaseolus vulgaris).wholegrain foods are becoming increasingly popular as a high fiber dietary supplement recommended for people with diabetes. in indonesia, the incidence of diabetes mellitus has almost doubled recently and poses a significant health risk with the high prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular diseases. the present research aimed to develop cookie bars from foxtail millet, arrowroot flour, and kidney beans. the physical, chemical, and sensory properties were evaluated by selecting the best formula ...201728559599
in-depth genome characterization of a brazilian common bean core collection using dartseq high-density snp genotyping.common bean is a legume of social and nutritional importance as a food crop, cultivated worldwide especially in developing countries, accounting for an important source of income for small farmers. the availability of the complete sequences of the two common bean genomes has dramatically accelerated and has enabled new experimental strategies to be applied for genetic research. dartseq has been widely used as a method of snp genotyping allowing comprehensive genome coverage with genetic applicat ...201728558696
physiological and biochemical effects of nanoparticulate copper, bulk copper, copper chloride, and kinetin in kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) plants.it is essential to understand the interactions of engineered nanoparticles (enps) with additives used in agriculture and their impacts on crop plants. in this study, kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) plants were grown in potting soil amended with either nano copper (ncu), bulk copper (bcu), or copper chloride (cucl2) at 0, 50, and 100mg/kg, combined with 0, 10, or 100μm of kinetin (kn). plant growth, cu, micro and macroelement concentrations, chlorophyll content, and enzymatic activity were exami ...201728558431
proanthocyanidin accumulation and transcriptional responses in the seed coat of cranberry beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) with different susceptibility to postharvest darkening.edible dry beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) that darken during postharvest storage are graded lower and are less marketable than their non-darkened counterparts. seed coat darkening in susceptible genotypes is dependent upon the availability of proanthocyanidins, and their subsequent oxidation to reactive quinones. mature cranberry beans lacking this postharvest darkening trait tend to be proanthocyanidin-deficient, although the underlying molecular and biochemical determinants for this metabolic p ...201728545577
atypical purging behaviors in a patient with anorexia nervosa: consumption of raw red kidney beans as an emetic. 201728871509
characterization of multifarious plant growth promoting traits of rhizobacterial strain ar6 under chromium (vi) stress.plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (pgpr) can increase the host plant tolerance to cope up with heavy metal induced stress, which can be improve plant growth. thus, the present study was designed to isolate cr(vi) tolerant pgpr strain and evaluate its plant growth promoting (pgp) properties under cr(vi) stress. rhizobacterial strain ar6 was isolated from the rhizosphere of phaseolus vulgaris l. and showed 99% homology with cellulosimicrobium funkei (km032184) in blastn analysis. strain ar6 was ...201728870293
linkage disequilibrium based association mapping of micronutrients in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.): a collection of jammu & kashmir, india.micronutrient deficiencies are of major concern in human health and plant metabolism. iron (fe), zinc (zn), iodine (i), selenium (se) are regarded as micronutrients having major impact on human health. more than 50% of populations mainly from developing countries are suffering from one or the other micronutrient malnutrition. ensuring adequate supply of these micronutrients through diet consisting of staple foods, such as common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) is must. here, we evaluated common bea ...201728868222
development of rapid and highly sensitive detection of bean common mosaic necrosis virus in leguminous crops using loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay.bean common mosaic necrosis virus (bcmnv) is a plant pathogenic virus that can infect leguminous crops such as kidney beans, sunn hemp, red beans, and mung beans. bcmnv has not been reported in korea and is classified as a quarantine plant virus. currently, the standard diagnostic method for diagnosis of bcmnv is reverse transcription (rt)-nested pcr system. however a more rapid monitoring system is needed to enable the testing of more samples. the use of highly efficient loop-mediated isotherma ...201728866364
medicinal plant extracts modulate respiratory burst and proliferation activity of rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) leukocytes.the present study was designed to investigate the immunomodulatory effects of aloe vera, curcuma longa, echinacea purpurea, lavandula officinalis, origanum vulgare, panax ginseng, and rheum officinale extracts on leukocytes purified from rainbow trout (oncorhynchus mykiss) head kidney. the cells were cultured in a medium containing increasing doses of extracts; afterwards, they were tested for reactive oxygen species production after stimulation with phorbol myristate acetate (pma) and prolifera ...201728861641
expression analysis and biochemical characterization of beans plants biofortificated with zinc.the present work was carried out in greenhouse conditions at the centro de investigación en alimentación y desarrollo ac in delicias, chihuahua, méxico. four different concentrations (0, 25, 50 and 100 μm l-1) of zn chelate and sulfate were used to study the antioxidant system of phaseolus vulgaris l. three genes related with antioxidant activity [superoxide dismutase (sod), glutathione peroxidase (gsh-px) and catalase (cat)] were selected for expression study. results showed that when zn chelat ...201728855827
trait associations in diversity panels of the two common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) gene pools grown under well-watered and water-stress conditions.common beans are a warm-season, food legume cultivated in areas prone to water limitation throughout their growing season. this study assessed the magnitude and pattern of trait associations for a total of 202 common bean genotypes divided into panels of 81 andean and 121 mesoamerican gene pool accessions grown under contrasting treatments of well-watered, non-stress, and water-limited, terminal drought-stress conditions. linear correlation, complex path coefficient, and genetic divergence analy ...201728536592
exploring niches for short-season grain legumes in semi-arid eastern kenya - coping with the impacts of climate variability.climate variability is the major risk to agricultural production in semi-arid agroecosystems and the key challenge to sustain farm livelihoods for the 500 million people who inhabit these areas worldwide. short-season grain legumes have great potential to address this challenge and help to design more resilient and productive farming systems. however, grain legumes display a great diversity and differ widely in growth, development, and resource use efficiency. three contrasting short season grai ...201728536585
beans (phaseolus ssp.) as a model for understanding crop evolution.here, we aim to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the most significant outcomes in the literature regarding the origin of phaseolus genus, the geographical distribution of the wild species, the domestication process, and the wide spread out of the centers of origin. phaseolus can be considered as a unique model for the study of crop evolution, and in particular, for an understanding of the convergent phenotypic evolution that occurred under domestication. the almost unique situa ...201728533789
ant-mediated indirect negative effects of aphids on spider mites living on the same plant.some aphid species are known to have mutualistic relationships with tending ants; that is, the aphids supply the ants with honeydew and are protected by the ants. although spider mites and honeydew-producing aphids often live on the same host plant, it has not previously been determined whether the ants tending these aphids affect spider mite survival. using replicated microcosms, each containing an artificial ant nest, we compared experimentally the survival of two-spotted spider mites on kidne ...201728509945
cooking processes increase bioactive compounds in organic and conventional green beans.the influence of cooking methods on chlorophyl, carotenoids, polyamines, polyphenols contents and antioxidant capacity were analyzed in organic and conventional green beans. the initial raw material had a higher content of chlorophyl and total phenolics in conventional green beans, whereas organic cultive favored flavonoid content and antioxidant capacity. polyamines and carotenoids were similar for the two crop systems. after the cooking process, carotenoids (β-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin) ...201728502202
phylogenetically diverse groups of bradyrhizobium isolated from nodules of tree and annual legume species growing in ethiopia.bacteria belonging to the genus bradyrhizobium nodulate various leguminous woody plants and herbs, including economically important crops such as soybean, peanut and cowpea. here we analysed 39 bradyrhizobium strains originating from root nodules of the leguminous trees and crops acacia saligna, faidherbia albida, erythrina brucei, albizia gummifera, millettia ferruginea, cajanus cajan, vigna unguiculata and phaseolus vulgaris, growing in southern ethiopia. multilocus sequence analyses (mlsa) of ...201728499469
servar: an augmented reality tool to guide the serving of food.accurate estimation of food portion size is a difficult task. visual cues are important mediators of portion size and therefore technology-based aids may assist consumers when serving and estimating food portions. the current study evaluated the usability and impact on estimation error of standard food servings of a novel augmented reality food serving aid, servar.201728499433
application of deep eutectic solvents in hybrid molecularly imprinted polymers and mesoporous siliceous material for solid-phase extraction of levofloxacin from green bean extract.deep eutectic solvents (des) are potential ecofriendly surfactants for the preparation of materials. in this study, both molecularly imprinted polymers (mips) and mesoporous siliceous materials (msms) were modified by betaine-based des. six materials were employed as solid phase extraction (spe) adsorbents for the rapid purification of levofloxacin. the des-based materials showed better selective adsorption than the conventional materials. the adsorption curves of des-mip showed superior molecul ...201728496066
genetic diversity of croatian common bean landraces.in croatia, the majority of the common bean production is based on local landraces, grown by small-scale farmers in low input production systems. landraces are adapted to the specific growing conditions and agro-environments and show a great morphological diversity. these local landraces are in danger of genetic erosion caused by complex socio-economic changes in rural communities. the low profitability of farms and their small size, the advanced age of farmers and the replacement of traditional ...201728473842
draft genome sequences of two isolates of colletotrichum lindemuthianum, the causal agent of anthracnose in common beans.colletotrichum lindemuthianum is the causal agent of anthracnose in common beans, one of the main limiting factors of their culture. here, we report for the first time, to our knowledge, a draft of the complete genome sequences of two isolates belonging to 83.501 and 89 a2 2-3 of c. lindemutuianum.201728473373
introgressed genomic regions in a set of near-isogenic lines of common bean revealed by genotyping-by-sequencing.genotyping-by-sequencing (gbs) was used to investigate and identify the introgressed genomic regions that corresponded to resistance alleles for anthracnose ( and ), (bcmv), and (bcmnv, and ) in a set of bean near-isogenic lines (nil). the gbs analysis provided 12,697 single nucleotide polymorphisms (snps) although the densities along the chromosomes were not uniform, and some chromosomal regions, such as centromeric or pericentromeric regions, were less tagged. the backcrossing method resulted ...201728464066
genome-wide association analysis for drought tolerance and associated traits in common bean.a genome-wide association study explored the genetic basis of variation for drought tolerance and related traits in a middle american diversity panel comprising 96 common bean ( l.) genotypes. the panel was grown under irrigated and rainfed conditions and single nucleotide polymorphism (snp) data were used to explore the genetic diversity and ancestry of the panel. varying levels of admixtures and distinctly divergent individuals were observed. estimations of genome-wide heterozygosity revealed ...201728464065
isolation and structural characterization of glucosylceramides from ethiopian plants by lc/apci-ms/ms.chronic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and aged skin are characterized by defective skin barrier and dryness which are associated with reduced levels of skin ceramides (cers). the beneficial effects of plant-derived cers for skin hydration and skin barrier recovery have been shown in several studies. although plenty of glucosylceramide (glccer)-based dietary supplements meant for skin barrier improvement have been marketed, there are limited commercial sources of plant glcc ...201728463779
application and further characterization of the snap bean s156/r123 ozone biomonitoring system in relation to ambient air temperature.increased mixing ratios of ground-level ozone (o3) threaten individual plants, plant communities and ecosystems. in this sense, o3 biomonitoring is of great interest. the o3-sensitive s156 and the o3-tolerant r123 genotypes of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) have been proposed as a potential tool for active biomonitoring of ambient o3. in the present study, an o3 biomonitoring was conducted, with the s156/r123 tool, along with a monitoring of o3 and other environmental conditions in an urban a ...201727993470
γ-polyglutamic acid/chitosan nanoparticles for the plant growth regulator gibberellic acid: characterization and evaluation of biological activity.the growth regulator gibberellic acid (ga3) has several uses in the field, improving germination, plant development, productivity, and the quality of food. this work describes the development of a nanocarrier system for ga3, based on the poly(γ-glutamic acid) (γ-pga) and chitosan (cs) polymers, nanoparticles without ga3 (nano-γpga/cs-ga3) showed colloidal characteristics, with an average size of 117±9nm, pdi of 0.43±0.07, and zeta potential of -29±0.5mv. the encapsulated nanoparticles (nano-γpga ...201727987906
zinc and selenium accumulation and their effect on iron bioavailability in common bean seeds.common beans (phaseolus vulgaris) are the most important legume crops. they represent a major source of micronutrients and a target for essential trace mineral enhancement (i.e. biofortification). to investigate mineral accumulation during seed maturation and to examine whether it is possible to biofortify seeds with multi-micronutrients without affecting mineral bioavailability, three common bean cultivars were treated independently with zinc (zn) and selenium (se), the two critical micronutrie ...201727940270
antioxidant enzyme and osmotic adjustment changes in bean seedlings as affected by biochar under salt stress.salinity damaged cellular membranes through overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ros), while osmolytes and antioxidant capacities play a vital role in protecting plants from salinity caused oxidative damages. biochar also could alleviate the negative impacts of salt stress in crops. the pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of biochar on some antioxidant enzyme activities and osmolyte adjustments of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l. cv. derakhshan) under salinity stress. ...201727915144
mapping and genetic structure analysis of the anthracnose resistance locus co-1hy in the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.).anthracnose is a destructive disease of the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.). the andean cultivar hongyundou has been demonstrated to possess strong resistance to anthracnose race 81. to study the genetics of this resistance, the hongyundou cultivar was crossed with a susceptible genotype jingdou. segregation of resistance for race 81 was assessed in the f2 population and f2:3 lines under controlled conditions. results indicate that hongyundou carries a single dominant gene for anthracnose re ...201728076395
activities of digestive enzymes in the omnivorous pest apolygus lucorum (hemiptera: miridae).the mirid bug apolygus lucorum meyer-dür, 1843, an omnivorous species that feeds on plants and animals, has become a major pest in china as production of bt-cotton has grown to such a large scale. its omnivory is likely to be critical for its success, but the digestive mechanism(s) underlying processing and adsorption of such diverse foods is relatively unknown. here, we examined the activities of digestive enzymes of a. lucorum in the salivary gland complex and midgut and the effect of sex, age ...201728039425
proteomic analysis of common bean stem under drought stress using in-gel stable isotope labeling.drought is an abiotic stress that strongly influences plant growth, development and productivity. proteome changes in the stem of the drought-tolerant common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) cultivar tiber have were when the plants were exposed to drought. five-week-old plants were subjected to water deficit by withholding irrigation for 7, 12 and 17days, whereas control plants were regularly irrigated. relative water content (rwc) of leaves, as an indicator of the degree of cell and tissue hydratio ...201728013170
effects of heat treatment on protein feeds evaluated in vitro by the method of estimating utilisable crude protein at the duodenum.the effect of heat treatment on the protein value of field beans, lupins and peas was studied using an in vitro method. protein feeds were subjected to heat treatment for 30, 60 and 90 min in forced air oven at 120, 140 and 160 °c and in autoclave at 105, 120 and 135 °c. the heat-treated protein feeds were incubated in buffered rumen fluid together with grass silage and barley in complete isonitrogenous diets. the gas production (gp) was recorded continuously, and ammonia-n (nh3 -n) concentratio ...201727862368
population structure analysis and selection of core set among common bean genotypes from jammu and kashmir, india.understanding the genetic diversity of a crop is useful for its effective utilization in breeding programmes. for better understanding of the genetic variability in common bean, the first and foremost step is to study its genetic diversity. in the present investigation, 138 genotypes of common bean collected from various regions of jammu and kashmir, india, representing major common bean growing areas of this region, were evaluated using 23 ssrs. these ssrs were found highly polymorphic and poss ...201727817047
impact of processing on the protein quality of pinto bean (phaseolus vulgaris) and buckwheat (fagopyrum esculentum moench) flours and blends, as determined by in vitro and in vivo methodologies.blending of protein sources can increase protein quality by compensating for limiting amino acids present in individual sources, whereas processing grain flours by extrusion or baking can also alter protein quality. to determine the effect of baking and extrusion on the protein quality of blended flours from buckwheat and pinto beans, a rodent bioassay was performed and compared to an in vitro method of protein quality determination. overall, extruded products had higher protein efficiency ratio ...201728452476
the bow tie shape of the anterior cruciate ligament as visualized by high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging.although numerous studies have examined the anatomic characteristics of the anterior cruciate ligament (acl), its actual shape remains unclear.201728430526
genetics and mapping of a new anthracnose resistance locus in andean common bean paloma.the andean cultivar paloma is resistant to mesoamerican and andean races of colletotrichum lindemuthianum, the fungal pathogen that causes the destructive anthracnose disease in common bean. remarkably, paloma is resistant to mesoamerican races 2047 and 3481, which are among the most virulent races of the anthracnose pathogen. most genes conferring anthracnose resistance in common bean are overcome by these races. the genetic mapping and the relationship between the resistant co-pa gene of palom ...201728420340
potential of native rhizobia in enhancing nitrogen fixation and yields of climbing beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in contrasting environments of eastern kenya.climbing bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) production in kenya is greatly undermined by low soil fertility, especially in agriculturally prolific areas. the use of effective native rhizobia inoculants to promote nitrogen fixation could be beneficial in climbing bean production. in this study, we carried out greenhouse and field experiments to evaluate symbiotic efficiency, compare the effect of native rhizobia and commercial inoculant on nodulation, growth and yield parameters of mid-altitude climbin ...201728408912
stable isotopic composition of perchlorate and nitrate accumulated in plants: hydroponic experiments and field data.natural perchlorate (clo4-) in soil and groundwater exhibits a wide range in stable isotopic compositions (δ37cl, δ18o, and δ17o), indicating that clo4- may be formed through more than one pathway and/or undergoes post-depositional isotopic alteration. plants are known to accumulate clo4-, but little is known about their ability to alter its isotopic composition. we examined the potential for plants to alter the isotopic composition of clo4- in hydroponic and field experiments conducted with sna ...201728399495
genome-wide investigation of wrky transcription factors involved in terminal drought stress response in common bean.wrky transcription factor plays a key role in drought stress. however, the characteristics of the wrky gene family in the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) are unknown. in this study, we identified 88 complete wrky proteins from the draft genome sequence of the "g19833" common bean. the predicted genes were non-randomly distributed in all chromosomes. basic information, amino acid motifs, phylogenetic tree and the expression patterns of pvwrky genes were analyzed, and the proteins were classif ...201728386267
genetic divergence in the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in the cerrado-pantanal ecotone.evaluating genetic diversity among genotypes is important for providing parameters for the identification of superior genotypes, because the choice of parents that form segregating populations is crucial. our objectives were to i) evaluate agronomic performance; ii) compare clustering methods; iii) ascertain the relative contributions of the variables evaluated; and iv) identify the most promising hybrids to produce superior segregating populations. the trial was conducted in 2015 at the state u ...201728363007
characterization of polyphenol effects on inhibition and promotion of iron uptake by caco-2 cells.polyphenolic compounds present in the seed coat of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) are known to act collectively as inhibitors of iron bioavailability. recent research identified specific polyphenols as being potent fe uptake inhibitors. that research also identified other polyphenols as being promoters of fe uptake. the present study extends that work using a caco-2 cell model to characterize the effects of 43 additional polyphenols on fe uptake. in addition, this study indicates that the i ...201728361541
comparison of the effects of commercial coated and uncoated zno nanomaterials and zn compounds in kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) plants.bean (phaseolus vulgaris) plants were grown for 45 days in soil amended with either uncoated (z-cote®) and coated (z-cote hp1®) zno nanomaterials (nms), bulk zno and zncl2, at 0-500mg/kg. at harvest, growth parameters, chlorophyll, and essential elements were determined. none of the treatments affected germination and pod production, and only zncl2 at 250 and 500mg/kg reduced relative chlorophyll content by 34% and 46%, respectively. while z-cote® did not produce phenotypic changes, z-cote hp1®, ...201728359954
content of minerals and fatty acids and their correlation with phytochemical compounds and antioxidant activity of leguminous seeds.the aim of the study was to determine the mineral composition and fatty acid profile in the seeds of selected fabaceae species and cultivars and to assess their correlations with phytochemicals and antioxidant activity. the andean lupine was characterised by a particularly high level of mg and k as well as cu, zn, and fe (p < 0.05). there were various correlations (p < 0.05) between the total phenols and tannins and these elements. the highest contribution of α-linolenic acid (ala, 18:3, n-3) in ...201728357649
genomic history of the origin and domestication of common bean unveils its closest sister species.modern civilization depends on only a few plant species for its nourishment. these crops were derived via several thousands of years of human selection that transformed wild ancestors into high-yielding domesticated descendants. among cultivated plants, common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) is the most important grain legume. yet, our understanding of the origins and concurrent shaping of the genome of this crop plant is limited.201728356141
common bean proteomics: present status and future strategies.common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) is a legume of appreciable importance and usefulness worldwide to the human population providing food and feed. it is rich in high-quality protein, energy, fiber and micronutrients especially iron, zinc, and pro-vitamin a; and possesses potentially disease-preventing and health-promoting compounds. the recently published genome sequence of common bean is an important landmark in common bean research, opening new avenues for understanding its genetics in depth. ...201728347863
development of a qtl-environment-based predictive model for node addition rate in common bean.this work reports the effects of the genetic makeup, the environment and the genotype by environment interactions for node addition rate in an ril population of common bean. this information was used to build a predictive model for node addition rate. to select a plant genotype that will thrive in targeted environments it is critical to understand the genotype by environment interaction (gei). in this study, multi-environment qtl analysis was used to characterize node addition rate (nar, node da ...201728343247
genetic diversity and selection of common bean lines based on technological quality and biofortification.the development of common bean cultivars with high technological quality that are biofortified with minerals, is required to meet the demand for food with health benefits. the objectives of this study were to evaluate whether common bean genotypes differ in terms of technological and mineral biofortification traits, to study the correlations between these characters, to analyze the genetic dissimilarity of common bean genotypes, and to select superior lines for these traits. for this, 14 common ...201728340273
genetic progress estimation strategy for upright common bean plants using recurrent selection.common bean producers in brazil tend to grow plants as upright as possible. because the control of this trait involves a large number of genes, recurrent selection (rs) is the best approach for successful plant improvement. because plant architecture (pa) is evaluated using scores and usually has high heritability, rs for pa is performed through visual selection in generation s0. the aim of the present study was to evaluate selection progress and investigate whether this progress varies with the ...201728340270
survivorship of z-pheromone race european corn borer (lepidoptera: crambidae) on a range of host plants varying in defensive chemistry.the european corn borer, ostrinia nubilalis (hübner), was introduced in north america in the early 1900s and became a major pest of corn. after its introduction, it was found on > 200 other plant hosts, but corn remained its primary host. early life history studies indicated that european corn borer had the potential of a wide host range. for nearly 80 yr before the introduction of bt corn, the european corn borer was a major pest of corn in north america. this study investigated the growth and ...201728334330
genetic diversity of symbiotic paraburkholderia species isolated from nodules of mimosa pudica (l.) and phaseolus vulgaris (l.) grown in soils of the brazilian atlantic forest (mata atlântica).some species of the genus paraburkholderia that are able to nodulate and fix nitrogen in symbiosis with legumes are called β-rhizobia and represent a group of ecological and biotechnological importance. we used mimosa pudica and phaseolus vulgaris to trap 427 rhizobial isolates from rhizospheric soil of mimoseae trees in the brazilian atlantic forest. eighty-four representative strains were selected according to the 16s rrna haplotypes and taxonomically characterized using a concatenated 16s rrn ...201728334155
shoot and root traits contribute to drought resistance in recombinant inbred lines of md 23-24 × sea 5 of common bean.drought is the major abiotic stress factor limiting yield of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in smallholder systems in latin america and eastern and southern africa; where it is a main source of protein in the daily diet. identification of shoot and root traits associated with drought resistance contributes to improving the process of designing bean genotypes adapted to drought. field and greenhouse studies were conducted at the international center for tropical agriculture (ciat), palmira, ...201728316609
a comprehensive phenotypic investigation of the "pod-shattering syndrome" in common bean.seed shattering in crops is a key domestication trait due to its relevance for seed dispersal, yield, and fundamental questions in evolution (e.g., convergent evolution). here, we focused on pod shattering in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.), the most important legume crop for human consuption in the world. with this main aim, we developed a methodological pipeline that comprises a thorough characterization under field conditions, including also the chemical composition and histological analy ...201728316606
drought-induced expression of aquaporin genes in leaves of two common bean cultivars differing in tolerance to drought stress.aquaporin proteins are part of the complex response of common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) to drought which affects the quality and quantity of yield of this important crop. to better understand the role of aquaporins in common bean, drought-induced gene expression of several aquaporins was determined in two cultivars, the more drought tolerant tiber and the less tolerant starozagorski čern. the two bean cultivars were selected among 16 european genotypes based on the tolerance to drought determ ...201728303406
comparison of color, anti-nutritional factors, minerals, phenolic profile and protein digestibility between hard-to-cook and easy-to-cook grains from different kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) accessions.the present study was aimed to evaluate the differences among anti-nutritional factors in relation to mineral absorption and protein digestibility of easy-to-cook (etc) and hard-to-cook (htc) grains from different kidney bean (kb) accessions.htc grains showed lower a* (redness to yellowness) and b* (greenness to blueness) values and l* value than etc grains. htc grains had significantly higher ca and zn and lower cu, mn and fe than etc grains. etc and htc grains showed significant variation in m ...201728303053
a comparative analysis of composts and vermicomposts derived from municipal solid waste for the growth and yield of green bean (phaseolus vulgaris).this work was conducted to evaluate and compare the responses of phaseolus vulgaris to three types of composts and vermicomposts derived from municipal solid waste (msw). different amendment rates were used and evaluated for their effect on germination, growth, and marketable yield. msw-derived vermicomposts and composts were substituted into mineral brown-earth soil, applied at rates of 0 (control), 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 100% (v/v) in plastic pots of 7.2-l capacity. green beans which are grow ...201728299564
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