AC Harblack common bean

Abstract

AC Harblack is a medium-maturity, high-yielding black bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar. It’s main advantages are its erect plant type, high yield potential and earlier maturity than the commonly grown cv. T-39. Seed has acceptable appearance and firm texture when cooked. AC Harblack is resistant to beta, gamma and delta races of anthracnose and to races 1 and 15 of bean common mosaic virus.Key words: Phaseolus vulgaris L., dry edible bean, black bean, cultivar description, bean anthracnose, Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, bean common mosaic virus