Abstract
Contribution of morphological traits for grain yield in common bean
Highlights
IntroductionThe common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is cultivated in practically whole Brazilian territory
The common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is cultivated in practically whole Brazilian territory. It is recognized as excellent protein, vitamins, minerals, and fibers source that nourish and reduce diseases incidence, besides being a food component of the Brazilian diet
Considering the 2016/2017 harvest, it is estimated that the total area of common bean plant will be increased to 3,078 thousand hectares, 8.5% higher than the previous harvest
Summary
The common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is cultivated in practically whole Brazilian territory. It is recognized as excellent protein, vitamins, minerals, and fibers source that nourish and reduce diseases incidence, besides being a food component of the Brazilian diet. Common bean breeding programs in Brazil have aimed to increase grain yield, in addition to other desirable characteristics such as shorter cooking time and resistance to pests and diseases. For this purpose, it is needed to use adequate breeding strategies, since many crosses are carried out per year in each breeding program. Many plants are obtained and one of them may contain the desirable genetic constitution (TSUTSUMI et al, 2015)
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