The research, development, and innovation trajectory of the IAC Common Bean Breeding Program

Luiza Maria Capanema Bezerra,Sérgio Augusto Morais Carbonell,Carlos Eduardo Fredo,Alisson Fernando Chiorato

doi:10.1590/1984-70332021v21n2a33

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https://doi.org/10.1590/1984-70332021v21n2a33

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Abstract: Since 1932, the Common Bean Breeding Program of the Instituto Agronomico (PMGF-IAC) has provided bean cultivars with high yield potential and stability, grain of high technological quality and nutritional value, resistance and tolerance to the main common bean diseases, and commercial acceptance. This article presents the main results of the PMGF-IAC from a study of its research, development, and innovation (RD&I) trajectory and from information regarding adoption of cultivars (from 1932 to 2019). The main contributions of this study are (i) to display the trajectory of RD&I in common bean breeding in IAC, (ii) to present a description of common bean cultivars of different commercial types recommended over the period analyzed, and (iii) to provide an analysis of adoption of the new cultivars. This study is directed to researchers that develop common bean cultivars or that act in the sphere of science, technology, and innovation.

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The common bean grain consumed in Brazil is a seed of a leguminous plant of the Phaseolus genus
A key event in the institutionalization of plant breeding activities in Brazil was the founding of the Estação Agronômica de Campinas (Campinas Agronomic Station) in 1887, currently denominated the Instituto Agronômico (IAC) (Ramalho et al 2012)
In 1927, the IAC Genetics Sector was created, which established the basis for the rise of plant breeding programs of importance for development of Brazilian agriculture, involving cotton, coffee, bean, sugarcane, wheat, grape, and other crops (Furlani and Viégas 1993)

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The common bean grain consumed in Brazil is a seed of a leguminous plant of the Phaseolus genus. The species most highly represented in growing and consumption is Phaseolus vulgaris L., commonly known in Brazil as feijoeiro (including dry edible bean and snap/green bean), hereinafter “bean”. Bean is an important food and contributes to food security for diverse populations worldwide, due to its low cost of production, low price, and high nutritional quality. Studies have revealed the behavioral patterns of bean consumers, who seek nutritional quality, control of chronic diseases (diabetes, obesity, heart problems, and cancer), environmental sustainability, and low impact on the household budget (Curran 2012, Hayat et al 2014, Darmon and Drewnowski 2015, Allès et al 2017)

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