Bean Cultivars Research Articles

Effect of Mulching as a Weed Management Strategy in Field Production of French Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) in Western Kenya

There has been a 2% decrease on French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) production in Kenya due to factors such as weeds, pests and diseases and the challenge of controlling them using chemicals that result in high rejection rate or interception in the export market because of chemical residues. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of different mulching materials on the growth and yield of French bean cultivars and to determine the effect of different mulching materials on weed density. Field experiments were carried out at KALRO Kitale, Trans Nzoia county Kenya. Season 1 was carried out during long rains of April and June 2021 and season two during the short rains of August and October 2021. Black polythene and grass mulch were compared with two hand weedings and no weeding in a Randomized Complete Block Design experiment with three replications. Data on growth and yield of French Beans were collected and subjected to ANOVA using GenStat to determine the significant differences between the treatments. The means were separated using Fisher’s Unprotected LSD at 5% significance level. Growth and yield of French Beans was significantly influenced by the treatments (p≤0.05). Plants grown under black polythene and grass mulch had the tallest height and the highest number of leaves and branches as well as number of pods and cumulative pod yield as compared to those that were hand weeded and unweeded. The highest yield of 2138 and 2597 kg/ ha was obtained under black polythene mulch in season 1 and 2 respectively. This was significantly higher than that obtained from grass mulch, hand weeding and unweeding. In conclusion polythene and grass mulch improved growth and yield of French beans and reduced weed density. It is therefore recommended that farmers should adapt mulching as a cultural weed management strategy.

Use of plant extracts (Ricinus communis) to control undesirable insects in the cultivation of caupi beans

The objetive was to evaluate the action of the extracts from the castor bean plant, the shells of the seeds, the seeds and the leaves of the castor bean plant on the insects that are likely to cause damage in the caupi-bean plant. The experiment was carried out at the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Pará (IFPA- Campus Bragança) located in the municipality of Bragança, located in the northeast region of the state of Pará. The trials were conducted in the first half of 2023, namely: 1-Screening of castor bean by-products, seed hulls, seeds and castor bean leaves using ethanol as solvent; 2- Dose response curve extracting bioactive substances from seed, seed and leaf hulls with ethanol. Casualized blocks (CBD) with three repetitions and four treatments, divided into four blocks, each block had 50 plants with plant spacing of 20cm and 50 cm between rows with local breaded bean cultivar. Treatments were applied once/week after the infestation appeared, after filtering dilution was done for each case in a single spray. Testing of formulates with an interval of one week in each treatment were applied: witness, MSM, SM and FoM, all using ethanol at 92.8° INPM in the preparation of SE and applied in the dosage of 10%(m/v). Evaluation of treatments was performed 48 hours after spraying by counting live and dead insects. The effects of oil and leaf and shell extracts from the castor bean plant on mortality of aphids, caterpillars, bedbugs and cowpeas in beans were investigated using second order regression analyzes. The analyzes were carried out in the Past 4.14 program. As the concentration of oil extracted from castor bean seeds is increased, there is an increase in the mortality rate. The concentrations of aqueous extracts from the castor bean leaves, more efficiency in the results. Thus, the plant extracts tested are a viable alternative for the control of Aphis craccivora, Bemisia tabaci, Diabrotica speciosa, Spodoptera eridania and Nezara viridula, being affordable products for easy preparation and application.

NUA 45, a dry bean cultivar, builds a subtle brand in Zimbabwe against all odds

Global business today is driven by brands, each with a unique story, but rarely of a product that is a public good. Building a brand requires careful planning, creativity, and an understanding of the target market. Borrowing from various brand concepts and frameworks, this paper explores how a government-bred common bean cultivar., NUA 45, defied the odds to create a new identity and association in Zimbabwe. Firstly, the cultivar overcame the general lack of promotion investment in government-bred (public) common bean cultivars. Secondly, being a red mottle-colored cultivar in a red-speckled (sugar type) bean-predominated country, NUA 45 had to break the preference typecasts. Thirdly, NUA 45 was among the first generation of biofortified bean cultivars enriched with iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), some of the most sought-after micronutrients in a world ridden with hidden hunger. Overcoming these market barriers required a systematic approach to awareness creation, collaboration, and commercialization, avoiding the tragedy of the commons, and instead, achieving a win-win situation for all stakeholders. This entailed understanding the needs and preferences of different value chain actors, developing messages, and engaging local farmers, retailers, aggregators, and private and public sector partners to promote NUA 45. Lastly, developing compelling stories and leveraging digital channels to reach new customers that sought personal experiences, moved the cultivar name from a mere label to a spontaneously endorsed lifestyle and a brand that ‘spread like wildfire’ across the country and the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. The NUA 45 brand broke new ground for other biofortified bean cultivars and non-sugar bean cultivars. Following its release in seven other countries, NUA 45 pioneered listing on the SADC regional variety catalog.

Comparative phylogenetic analysis of the mediator complex subunit in asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedialis) and its expression profile under cold stress

BackgroundThe mediator complex subunits (MED) constitutes a multiprotein complex, with each subunit intricately involved in crucial aspects of plant growth, development, and responses to stress. Nevertheless, scant reports pertain to the VunMED gene within the context of asparagus bean (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedialis). Establishing the identification and exploring the responsiveness of VunMED to cold stress forms a robust foundation for the cultivation of cold-tolerant asparagus bean cultivars.ResultsWithin this study, a comprehensive genome-wide identification of VunMED genes was executed in the asparagus bean cultivar 'Ningjiang3', resulting in the discovery of 36 distinct VunMED genes. A phylogenetic analysis encompassing 232 MED genes from diverse species, including Arabidopsis, tomatoes, soybeans, mung beans, cowpeas, and asparagus beans, underscored the highly conserved nature of MED gene sequences. Throughout evolutionary processes, each VunMED gene underwent purification and neutral selection, with the exception of VunMED19a. Notably, VunMED9/10b/12/13/17/23 exhibited structural variations discernible across four cowpea species. Divergent patterns of temporal and spatial expression were evident among VunMED genes, with a prominent role attributed to most genes during early fruit development. Additionally, an analysis of promoter cis-acting elements was performed, followed by qRT-PCR assessments on roots, stems, and leaves to gauge relative expression after exposure to cold stress and subsequent recovery. Both treatments induced transcriptional alterations in VunMED genes, with particularly pronounced effects observed in root-based genes following cold stress. Elucidating the interrelationships between subunits involved a preliminary understanding facilitated by correlation and principal component analyses.ConclusionsThis study elucidates the pivotal contribution of VunMED genes to the growth, development, and response to cold stress in asparagus beans. Furthermore, it offers a valuable point of reference regarding the individual roles of MED subunits.

Genetic gain for mineral concentration in common bean cultivars released by the Southern Brazilian Common-Bean Network

Genetic gain for mineral concentration in common bean cultivars released by the Southern Brazilian Common-Bean Network

Mapping of adult plant recessive resistance to anthracnose in Indian common bean landrace Baspa/KRC 8.

The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) has become the food of choice owing to its wealthy nutritional profile, leading to a considerable increase in its cultivation worldwide. However, anthracnose has been a major impediment to production and productivity, as elite bean cultivars are vulnerable to this disease. To overcome barriers in crop production, scientists worldwide are working towards enhancing the genetic diversity of crops. One way to achieve this is by introducing novel genes from related crops, including landraces like KRC 8. This particular landrace, found in the North Western Himalayan region, has shown adult plant resistance against anthracnose and also possesses a recessive resistance gene. In this study, a population of 179 F2:9 RIL individuals (Jawala ×KRC 8) was evaluated at both phenotypic and genotypic levels using over 830 diverse molecular markers to map the resistance gene present in KRC 8. We have successfully mapped a resistance gene to chromosome Pv01 using four SSR markers, namely IAC 238, IAC 235, IAC 259, and BM 146. The marker IAC 238 is closely linked to the gene with a distance of 0.29cM, while the other markers flank the recessive resistance gene at 10.87cM (IAC 259), 17.80cM (BM 146), and 25.22cM (IAC 235). Previously, a single recessive anthracnose resistance gene (co-8) has been reported in the common bean accession AB 136. However, when we performed PCR amplification with our tightly linked marker IAC 238, we got different amplicons in AB 136 and KRC 8. Interestingly, the susceptible cultivar Jawala produced the same amplicon as AB 136. This observation indicated that the recessive gene present in KRC 8 is different from co-8. As the gene is located far away from the Co-1 locus, we suggest naming the recessive gene co-Indb/co-19. Fine mapping of co-Indb in KRC 8 may provide new insights into the cloning and characterization of this recessive gene so that it can be incorporated into future bean improvement programs. Further, the tightly linked marker IAC 238 can be utilized in marker assisted introgression in future bean breeding programs. The novel co-Indb gene present in Himalayan landrace KRC 8, showing adult plant resistance against common bean anthracnose, is independent from all the resistance genes previously located on chromosome Pv01.

The Effect of Plant Spacing and Type of Manure on the Growth and Yield of Green Beans (Vigna Radiata L) Cultivar Vima I

The objectives of this study are: (1) To determine the effect of the combination of planting distance and type of manure on the growth and yield of green bean plants (Vigna radiata L) cultivar VIMA-1, (2) To determine the combination of planting distance and type of manure that can have the best influence on the growth and yield of mung bean plants (Vigna radiata L) VIMA-1 cultivar. The research was conducted in Wirakanan Village, Kandanghour District, Indramayu Regency, from December 2020 to January 2021. The research method used is the Group Random Design (RAK) method. The treatment consists of three levels of planting distance (20x25 cm, 20x30 cm, and 20x35 cm) and three types of manure (chicken, goat, and cow) with a dose of 6 tons/ha for each manure and without manure. The combination is repeated three times so that there are 36 tiles. Variables observed include Plant height, number of leaves, number of pods, weight of 100 grains, weight of dry seeds per plant, and dry weight per plot. The results showed that: (1) the combination of planting distance and type of cow manure significantly affected plant height aged 15, 22, and 29 HST, number of leaves aged 15, 22, and 29 HST, total number of pods, and seed weight per plot. (2) the combination treatment of planting distance and type of manure produces plant height higher is produced by combination D (20x25 cm and cow manure) at the age of 15, 22, and 29 HST, the combination of planting distance and type of manure produces the number of leaves, the higher is produced by the combination of D (20x25 cm and cow manure) at the age of 15, 22 and 29 HST, the combination of planting spacing and type of manure produces the number of pods, the higher one is produced by the combination of D (20x25 cm and cow manure), the combination of planting spacing and type of manure produces the weight of seeds per plot, the higher one is produced by the combination of D (20x25 cm and cow manure). The combination of spacing treatment (20 x 25 cm) and manure (chicken, goat, or cow) at a dose of 6 tons/ha has the best effect on the weight of dry beans per plot, which is 0.64 kg or equivalent to 15.23 quintals/ha (80% effective land).

Genetic Relatedness in Elite Cultivars of Moth Bean using Morpho-agronomic and Molecular Markers

Background: Moth bean is a very nutritive and hardy crop, especially for resource poor-arid agriculture. The limited use of cultivars in moth bean breeding resulted into narrow genetic base. This study aimed to diversify the conical genetic base and developimproved cultivars, through molecular (RAPD) and morpho-agronomic characterization of commercially elite moth bean cultivars. Methods: Elite moth bean cultivars (15) were evaluated for 11 morpho-agronomic traits. Eleven RAPD markers were used to amplify genomic DNA and perform molecular characterization.Clustering approach was used for grouping of the cultivars. Result: RAPD markers revealed high polymorphism in 15 elite moth bean cultivars. The polymorphism information content (PIC) values varied within the range of 0.45 to 0.88, with an average of 0.77. The number of alleles at different loci ranged from 4 to 16, with an average of 10 alleles per locus. When employing UPGMA-based cluster analysis, utilizing 11 morpho-agronomic traits, the cultivars were grouped into four clusters. However, when RAPD markers were used, the cultivars were grouped into five clusters. The Jaccard’s similarity coefficient and Manhattan dissimilarity coefficient fell within the ranges of 0.18 to 0.70 and 0.02 to 0.42, respectively. These values signify the degree of genetic variability within the cultivars. Furthermore, a Mantel test was conducted to examine the correlation between agronomic traits and the RAPD-based matrix. The results showed a negative correlation, but it was not statistically significant.The high PIC values and the successful amplification of multiple loci demonstrate the efficacy of RAPD markers in assessing genetic diversity in moth beans. The study revealed enormous genetic variation among cultivars and crosses can be attempted between cultivars of different groups to create better recombinants in moth bean breeding programmes.

Host plant resistance to bean common mosaic necrosis virus among snap bean cultivars in Kenya

Host plant resistance to bean common mosaic necrosis virus among snap bean cultivars in Kenya

Micronutrient diversity in pole and bush type Dolichos bean germplasm: identification of gene sources from biofortification perspectives

AbstractExploring the nutritional potential of underutilized legumes such as Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is of great significance, particularly, in view of accomplishing the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal number two, which emphasizes on improving food and nutrition security by 2030. A thorough understanding of genetic variability is crucial for developing biofortified cultivars of Dolichos bean. In this study, the Dolichos bean genotypes represented by pole and bush types (28 bush and 19 pole types) were assessed for genetic variability for Cu, Mn, Fe and Zn contents. Pole type genotypes had higher average contents for all micronutrients except manganese. Among micronutrients, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn, content ranged from 10.10–19.95, 77.13–331.93, 22.78–46.40 and 42.03–102.85 mg kg−1 in pole type, and 8.2–18.5, 50.8–99.3, 25.65–53.25 and 37.15–63.25 mg kg−1 in bush type beans, respectively. Strong positive correlations between Cu, Fe and Zn concentrations occurred, which indicates the possibility of simultaneous improvement of these nutrients. Pod pigmentation was positively correlated with contents of Fe and Zn. There was an association of micronutrients with yield. The pole genotypes VRSEM-1000, VRDB-01 and VRSEM 109 and bush type genotypes VRBSEM-3, VRBSEM-35 and VRBSEM- 200 are good source of microelements and high yielders. Gene sources with enhanced nutrients may be used as cultivated forms or as input material for breeding nutritionally rich biofortified varieties of bean.

Mapping yield and yield-related traits using diverse common bean germplasm.

Common bean (bean) is one of the most important legume crops, and mapping genes for yield and yield-related traits is essential for its improvement. However, yield is a complex trait that is typically controlled by many loci in crop genomes. The objective of this research was to identify regions in the bean genome associated with yield and a number of yield-related traits using a collection of 121 diverse bean genotypes with different yields. The beans were evaluated in replicated trials at two locations, over two years. Significant variation among genotypes was identified for all traits analyzed in the four environments. The collection was genotyped with the BARCBean6K_3 chip (5,398 SNPs), two yield/antiyield gene-based markers, and seven markers previously associated with resistance to common bacterial blight (CBB), including a Niemann-Pick polymorphism (NPP) gene-based marker. Over 90% of the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were polymorphic and separated the panel into two main groups of small-seeded and large-seeded beans, reflecting their Mesoamerican and Andean origins. Thirty-nine significant marker-trait associations (MTAs) were identified between 31 SNPs and 15 analyzed traits on all 11 bean chromosomes. Some of these MTAs confirmed genome regions previously associated with the yield and yield-related traits in bean, but a number of associations were not reported previously, especially those with derived traits. Over 600 candidate genes with different functional annotations were identified for the analyzed traits in the 200-Kb region centered on significant SNPs. Fourteen SNPs were identified within the gene model sequences, and five additional SNPs significantly associated with five different traits were located at less than 0.6Kb from the candidate genes. The work confirmed associations between two yield/antiyield gene-based markers (AYD1m and AYD2m) on chromosome Pv09 with yield and identified their association with a number of yield-related traits, including seed weight. The results also confirmed the usefulness of the NPP marker in screening for CBB resistance. Since disease resistance and yield measurements are environmentally dependent and labor-intensive, the three gene-based markers (CBB- and two yield-related) and quantitative trait loci (QTL) that were validated in this work may be useful tools for simplifying and accelerating the selection of high-yielding and CBB-resistant bean cultivars.

Genome-wide Association Study Identifies Candidate Loci with Major Contributions to the Genetic Control of Pod Morphological Traits in Snap Bean

Snap beans are cultivars of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) that are cultivated for their fleshy immature pods that exhibit a wide diversity of pod shapes and sizes. The genetic basis of the snap bean pod shape is complex and involves the interaction of multiple genes. This study used a snap bean diversity panel composed of heirloom and improved cultivars used in North America and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to investigate the genetic basis of pod morphological characteristics, including length, width, height, width/height ratio, and coefficients of variation (CVs). The GWAS detected multiple genomic regions associated with each pod trait, with a total of 20 quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for pod length, 9 for pod width, 14 for pod height, and 10 for pod width/height ratio. Regarding the CV of each pod trait, genome-wide association analyses detected six QTL for length CVs, five for width CVs, 15 for height CVs, and six for width/height ratio CVs. Thirteen regions in seven chromosomes were associated with two or more pod traits. Eighteen QTLs for pod traits in this study colocated with previously reported QTLs for pod and seed traits. The QTL intervals encompass gene models with homologues in other species that are involved in the control of developmental processes. These results capture the complex nature of the genetic control of snap bean pod traits and confirm the significance of genomic regions harboring overlapping QTLs identified in this and other studies. The phenotypic expression of pod traits in snap bean appears to be under the control of a few genomic regions with a strong effect with additional contributions of multiple small-effect regions. Validation of the function of the candidate genes identified in associated regions will contribute to our understanding of legume pod development.

Extração e exportação de nutrientes por cultivares determinadas e indeterminadas de feijão-comum

ABSTRACT There is evidence that the dry mass and nutrient accumulation rates of earlier (determinate) cultivars are faster than those of normal or late cycle (indeterminate). This study aimed to quantify the nutrient extraction and export and calculate the harvest index of determinate and indeterminate common bean cultivars. A randomized block design was used, with four replicates and eight cultivars (BRS FC104, TAA Gol, BRS Estilo, BRSMG Uai, IPR Tuiuiú, BRSMG Marte, Pérola and TAA Dama). The accumulation of dry matter and nutrients at the vegetative and reproductive stages, grain yield and grain nutrient export were determined. The early cultivars TAA Gol and BRS FC104 (Type I - determinate) accumulated more dry matter and nutrients during the vegetative stage than the indeterminate types II and III. However, from R7, no differences were observed among the cultivars for extractions or nutrient exports and harvest index. The cultivars exported 33, 11, 17, 2.3, 2.2 and 1.5 kg t-1 of grain for N, P2O5, K2O, S, Mg and Ca, respectively. Micronutrient exports were 14, 3.7, 70, 13 and 34 g Mg-1 of grain for B, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn, respectively. The TAA Gol and BRS FC104 determinate cultivars reached the R9 stage at 77 days and the indeterminate cultivars at 85 (BRSMG Marte), 90 (IPR Tuiuiú and BRSMG Uai) and 93 days (TAA Dama and Pérola). BRS Estilo, BRS FC104 and TAA Gol had the lowest grain yield (< 2,200 kg ha-1) and TAA Dama the highest grain yield (3,275 kg ha-1).

Morphophysiological responses of bean cultivars in competition with Conyza bonariensis

Morphophysiological responses of bean cultivars in competition with Conyza bonariensis

The Kazakh University Common Bean Collection: The Introductory Trial of Snaps

The aim of the present investigation was to determine the introduction power of the three snap common bean cultivars from the UK in the mountainous zone of Almaty Region in 2023. The harvest-time, plant and leaf growth dynamics, the state of leaf trichomes together with the productivity of snaps at the technical maturity were identified. Cultivars “Amethyst” and “Seline” were shown to be the appropriate snap breeding donors for local bush bean lines due to their parameters of seed germination and plant leaf size together with their trichome parameters resembling those of domestic lines under the study.

Factors Influencing Selection and production of Common Bean Cultivars in medium Potential Agro Ecological Zone of Imenti South Sub-County, Kenya

Varietal selection is a key aspect in common bean production in Kenya since different varieties are bred for specific agro ecological conditions. In Kenya, many common bean varieties are found growing under medium agro ecological zones, however, some farmers have been found to grow some bean varieties not suited to preferred ecological zones. The current study was thus carried out to assess the factors that affect varietal selection and production of common beans in medium potential agro ecological zones of Imenti South Sub County, Meru County. The target population was 300 common bean farmers. A sample size of 75 farmers derived from Gaatia, Kathanthatu, Kiambogo and Kiigene villages using Nassiuma Formula. A structured questionnaire was administered to collected data on socioeconomic factors, common bean production systems and agronomic practices. The collected data weresubjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using SAS version 9.4 and Significant means separated using least significant difference at p< 0.05. The findings on socio-economic factors revealed that farmers with higher levels of education produced more beans per unit area. Approximately 10.52 % of the 22.37 % of the farmers with tertiary college education had a production of 1.4 – 1.9 tonnes/ha. Majority (88.16 %) of the farmers applied DAP planting fertilizer,while none of the farmersapplied rock phosphate. Moreover, the highest percentage (34.9 %) of farmers who applied DAP had attained tertiary level education. Most (18.42 %) middle aged farmers did not apply rhizobium inoculant during planting. The most popular production system was mixed cropping (46.7 %) and the least was intercropping (6.59 %). Mixed cropping was highest in farmers who planted GLP 585 (13.33 %) and least in KAT B1 (10.23 %). Sole cropping was highest in Mwitemania (12.0 %) and least in Rose coco (6.58 %). Crop rotation was highest in Rose coco (5.26 %) and least in GLP 585, Mwitemania and KAT B1 (2.63 %). Intercropping was highest in Rose coco (2.63 %) and least in GLP 585, Mwitemania and KAT B1 varieties at (1.32 %).Bean variety KAT B1 despite being bred for semi-arid agro ecological zones, performed fairly well in medium potential agro ecological zones. Bean variety KAT B1 can be recommended for production in medium potential agro ecological zones to enhance common bean production and food security in Kenya.

Screening of Bean Genotypes Against Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV) by Artificial Inoculation and Molecular Confirmation

Bean mosaic virus (BCMV) is a widespread plant pathogen that causes significant bean yield losses in several bean-growing regions worldwide. The use of resistant common bean varieties to BCMV is considered the most efficient and feasible approach to control its effects. Numerous genes and molecular markers associated with resistance to these pathogens have been discovered and used extensively in breeding studies around the world. Screening bean genotypes for resistance to these viruses is a critical step in developing resistant varieties. The goals of the study are to identify virus sources in the region and artificially inoculate Lake Van basin bean genotypes with BCMV. The recovered BCMV strain NL-4 was inoculated with 45 bean cultivars, most of which originated from the Lake Van basin in Turkey. Differentiation between resistant and susceptible was based on visual symptoms, and of the 45 genotypes, 29 were found to be resistant to NL-4, while 16 genotypes were susceptible (8 of them moderately susceptible and 8 of them highly susceptible).

Adaptability Study of Improved Mung bean (Vigna radiata) Varieties in Moisture Stress areas of Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.), a green gram, is the most important short-duration legume crop for moisture-stressed areas globally. Because of the prolonged drought in soil stress areas in Ethiopia, drought-tolerant and early matured with little soil moisture crops are of utmost importance, and mung bean crop production is crucial in the lowland areas of the Guji zone. During the 2020–21 cropping season, a study was carried out at the Bore Agricultural Research Center's research mandate regions to assess the adaptation of mung bean cultivars. In order to assess eight characteristics—namely, days to 50% flowering, seed filling period, 90% physiological maturity, plant height, Number of pods per plant, Number of seeds per pod, seed yield, and hundred seed weight—for five mung bean varieties—Rasa, Shewa robit, NVL, Local, and Chinese—under rain-fed conditions at the Bore Agricultural Research Center on farms in the Guji Zone, a field experiment was set up in a randomized complete block design with three replications. With six rows per plot and a distance of 40 cm between rows and 10 cm between plants, each plot measured 2.4 meters by 4 meters. With the exception of plant height, which is not significantly different among varieties, the analysis of variances showed that Days to 50% blooming, Days to 90%maturity, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, hundred seed weight, and grain output per hectare changed as impacted by variety. The highest grain yield (1014.04kg/ha) was recorded from the Rasa variety, followed by the local cultivar (938. 45kg/ha), whereas the minimum grain yield value (715.67kg/ha) was recorded by the variety NVL. Hence, the variety Rasa was best adapted in the study areas and it will be used for production.

Responses to Water Deficit of Mung Bean Cultivars at the Vegetative and Flowering Stages under Greenhouse Conditions

Responses to Water Deficit of Mung Bean Cultivars at the Vegetative and Flowering Stages under Greenhouse Conditions

Effect of Cultivar on Faba Bean–Wheat Intercrop Productivity under a Mediterranean Environment

The term intercropping is used to describe agricultural systems where at least two or more species are cultivated in the same field for a portion of their biological cycle. It is an ancient agricultural practice that, with the evolution of agriculture, the prevalence of intensive cultivation systems, and the use of multiple inputs became mostly restricted to developing countries. However, due to climate instability and uncertainty about weather conditions, interest in intercropping has been revived in recent years. The objective of the present study was to determine which faba bean cultivar can be used with wheat cultivars to achieve higher yields and to examine the interaction between the cultivars in intercropping systems. It was found that the combination of Flamenko with Polycarpi gave the highest yield and showed complementarity in the interaction between these cultivars that also have the highest yield; also, the other indices that were used showed a good response on the intercropping system and the LER was 1.30 and 1.19 for the first and the second year of the study, respectively. Therefore, there are faba bean and wheat cultivars that are better adapted to intercropping conditions and can be utilized by farmers to enhance productivity.