Carioca Bean Research Articles

Modification of protein concentrate from carioca bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by dynamic high-pressure technology: Structural and techno-functional properties

Bean protein has emerged as a promising alternative for the food industry. To explore its potential applications, this study aims to investigate the effects of dynamic high-pressure (DHP) on the structural, techno-functional, and color properties of carioca bean protein concentrate (CBPC). CBPCs were processed at 50, 100, and 180 MPa for a single cycle. The results revealed that DHP in different levels induced alterations in CBPC protein structure, which consequently affected its techno-functional properties. Surface hydrophobicity (H0), intrinsic fluorescence, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses confirmed that the protein underwent modification due to pressure or mechanical forces generated during treatment. Treatment at 180 MPa exposed hydrophobic groups of the protein, leading to an increase in H0. The samples processed at this pressure exhibited higher solubility, foaming capacity (FC), and emulsifying properties than the untreated CBPC. The solubility of non-processed CBPC (67 %) increased with increasing pressure (68 % to 79 %). FC improved from 79 % to 87 % likely due to faster protein adsorption at the air-water interface, as a result of its higher H0. Emulsion properties also enhanced after the DHP, probably due to the increased solubility and H0. Additionally, all CBPC samples maintained a white appearance with low-coloring components, making them visually appealing compared to other pulse proteins. The findings suggest that DHP treatment is an effective technique for enhancing the techno-functional properties of CBPC, expanding its application as an ingredient in food systems.

Computer vision for assessment the seed coat color of carioca common beans

AbstractConsumer acceptance of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) belonging to the Carioca commercial group depends on the color of the seed. Therefore, producers seek bean cultivars that have a light seed coat after storage. This trait is very important for common bean breeding programs dedicated to produce a high market demand. Therefore, the objective was to propose and assess the use of a computer vision‐based methodology for assessing common bean color at harvest and after storage. A total of 70 carioca bean cultivars were visually assessed using a grading scale and computer vision after harvest and 90 days after the first assessment. The images allowed the cultivars to be discriminated according to the seed coat color. The accuracies with both assessment methodologies were >0.90. In addition, the correlations between these methodologies were ≤−0.72. The coefficients of variation for computer vision were lower than 6.50, while for the visual assessment, they were >10.08. Therefore, computer vision applied to assess the seed coat color of carioca bean grains is precise and accurate and allows for better discrimination than the visual assessment. Therefore, image analysis will assist in selecting better cultivars in breeding programs.

Antimicrobial activity of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) essential oil and its encapsulation in carioca bean starch ultrafine fibers by electrospinning

Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is known for being an aromatic plant rich in bioactive compounds with antibacterial properties. In this study, geranium essential oil (GEO) was extracted and encapsulated in ultrafine bean starch fibers produced by electrospinning as an antibacterial agent. GEO revealed a composition rich in volatile compounds, including citronellol, cis-geraniol, β-linalool, citronellyl formate, and linalool formate. In its free form, GEO exhibited high antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria strains (L. monocytogenes, S. aureus, and E. coli). The bean starch fibers, produced with and without the addition of GEO, were uniform and continuous, with an average diameter ranging from 249 to 373 nm. Confocal analysis indicated a uniform distribution of GEO in the fibers, with a loading capacity of 54.0 %, 42.9 %, and 36.5 % for 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % GEO concentrations, respectively. Remarkably, fibers containing 40 % GEO showed a significant reduction in tested bacteria (L. monocytogenes, S. aureus, and E. coli), suggesting promising applications in preventing losses and extending the shelf life of food through active packaging.

A multi-attribute evaluation of genotype-environment experiments using biplots and joint plots graphics

In plant breeding studies, some of objectives are to study the interaction between genotype and environment (GEI), evaluating genotypic stability and adaptability. The additive model with multiplicative interaction (AMMI) has been widely used for cases in which there is only one response trait. In this work we propose the combined use of the Tucker3 model, joint plot graphics, and Procrustes analysis to analyze data from a GEI experiment with multiple responses. The joint use of these two methodologies allows a direct comparison with the results of the AMMI analysis. This method was applied to a data set related to an experiment to evaluate the darkening of carioca bean grains by the natural grain darkening method and by the accelerated darkening method installed in the randomized complete block design, in 2016. Nineteen carioca bean genotypes in six environments in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and eight attributes were evaluated, which consists of the measurement time in each of the grain darkening methods. The results indicated that the Tucker3 model is efficient to deal with the triple arrangement of the interaction genotypes × environments × attributes and that the use of the joint plot is advisable, because it allowed the evaluation of genotypic stability and adaptability. The use of Procrustes analysis associated with the Tucker3 model allowed the identification of general conclusions for the different attributes. Supplementary materials for this article are available online.

Effects of the use of previous hydration and the region of production on the quality of canned carioca beans

The objective of this work was to evaluate the technological quality and adaptability in the industrial processing of carioca bean cultivar ANfc9, from two producing regions. Physical parameters were evaluated in fresh beans and quality parameters in canned beans with and without prior hydration in industrial processing. Descriptive analysis was performed for the data obtained and, through analysis of variance, the effects of the place of production (Mato Grosso e Paraná) and type of process (with and without prior hydration) were evaluated. The industrial processing was carried out at Indústria e Conservas Oderich, in the municipality of Orizona -– GO, followed by the unit operations of the industrial plant. The highest levels of technological quality in the grains were from Cascavel-PR, the in natura grain is the most indicated process. The evaluated production sites did not significantly influence the quality of the industrially processed product.

AMMI-Bayesian perspective in the selection of pre-cultivars of carioca beans in Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco, Brazil

The productivity of beans is greatly influenced by the different edaphoclimatic conditions in the Agreste-Sertão region, requiring the identification of adapted and stable genotypes to minimize the effects of the interaction between genotypes per environments (GxE). The objective of this work was to analyze the adaptability and stability of carioca bean pre-cultivars in three municipalities in the Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco using the AMMI model in its Bayesian version BAMMI and compare the results with the frequentist approach. According to the results, the BAMMI analysis showed better predictive capacity, as well as better performance in the study of adaptability and stability. The cultivar BRS Notável stood out in terms of main effect and stability. Adaptability of genotypes to specific locations was also observed, enabling the use of the positive effect of the GxE interaction, which was more evident with the BAMMI model. From this work, the flexibility of BAMMI model to deal with data resulting from multi-environmental experiments can be seen, overcoming limitations of the standard analysis of the AMMI model.

Selection of common bean parents and segregating populations targeting fusarium wilt resistance and grain yield

The present work aimed to select populations for the breeding of common bean targeting fusarium wilt resistance and grain yield. Twelve carioca bean lines, which mainly differ in fusarium wilt resistance and grain yield, were crossed in a 6x6 partial diallel scheme. The parents and their 36 F1’s hybrids were evaluated for fusarium wilt severity caused by FOP isolate UFV 01 (FWS), and grain yield (YIELD). 34 F4’s populations, 12 parents and three other lines were also evaluated for grain yield per plant. The data of F1's parents and hybrids were submitted to diallel analysis. Using the grain yield data per plant, the potential of the 34 F4’s populations was predicted by the Jinks and Pooni method (1976). In the diallel analysis, BRSMG Talismã, CVIII 8511, BRS Pérola, VC 25 and VC 13 stood out in terms of the frequency of favorable alleles for FWS. Except for BRSMG Uai and IAC Formoso, these lines presented the most dominant genes associated in Fusarium wilt resistance. For YIELD, there was a predominance of dominant genes determining higher yield. The 20 F4’s populations with the highest potential included the best 12 of the 20 populations, based on diallel analysis for YIELD. Thus, the 12 populations received the addition of four that were highlighted only by the methodology of Jinks and Pooni (1976), and four based on diallel analysis, which totaled 20 populations. The use of information from more advanced inbreeding generations in complementarity with those of diallel is a promising strategy.

Seleção genotípica de pré-cultivares de feijão carioca e carioca precoce para o Agreste-Sertão de Pernambuco, Brasil

ABSTRACT: Genotype x environment interactions represent a major challenge in identifying and selecting genotypes responsive to different climate and soil conditions. This research evaluated and selected pre-cultivars of carioca bean and early carioca bean based on adaptability, stability, and grain yield. In the 2014 crop season, two regional competition trials were conducted in the state of Pernambuco: carioca beans (14 genotypes in Arcoverde, Belém de São Francisco, Caruaru and São João) and early carioca beans (11 genotypes in Araripina, Arcoverde, and Caruaru) and, in the 2015 crop season, with early carioca beans (11 genotypes in Araripina, Arcoverde, and Brejão). Parameters were estimated by mixed models, and the selection was performed using the Harmonic Mean of Relative Performance of Genetic Values (HMRPGV) method following three strategies: i) selection based on predicted genetic value with no interaction; ii) selection according to predicted genetic value considering each location; and iii) simultaneous selection for grain yield, adaptability, and stability. The environments influenced the phenotypic expression of the carioca and early carioca bean genotypes, representing a specific adaptation. The genotypes BRS Notável, BRS Estilo and BRS Pérola, of carioca beans, and CNFC 15875, BRS Notável and CNFC 15630, of early carioca beans, had the best results in the environments tested, regarding, simultaneously, adaptability to different soil and climate conditions, performance stability, and grain yield.

Environmental variability in simultaneous selection of common bean for grain quality and mineral concentration traits

The selection of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) lines based on grain quality and mineral concentration traits will be more efficient if a minimum number of experiments is established. This study was carried out to determine whether grain quality and mineral concentration traits are significantly affected by the genotype × environment interaction; to estimate heritability and genetic gain in individual and combined experiments; and to select superior common bean lines considering a minimum number of experiments. A total of 17 common bean genotypes were evaluated in four experiments. Grain quality was determined through seven traits, and the concentration of six minerals was analyzed by acid digestion. Statistical analyses were completed using data obtained from both individual (I, II, III and IV) and combined (I and II; I, II and III; and I, II, III and IV) experiments. Except for the potassium concentration, all traits showed a significant genotype × environment interaction effect. Heritability and genetic gain estimates of grain quality and mineral concentration traits varied when the data were obtained from one or more experiments. Genetic gain may be inflated because of the data being based on one or two experiments. Four carioca bean (BRS MG Uai, LP 09-33, LEC 01-16 and Pérola) and four black bean (TB 02-19, CHP 04-239-52, TB 03-11 and IAC Netuno) genotypes were selected for their high grain quality and mineral concentration based on four experiments. Data from at least four experiments should be used to select common bean lines superior in grain quality and mineral concentration traits to increase the efficiency of simultaneous selection.

Propriedades funcionais e perfil químico de feijão carioca envelhecido e cozido no vapor da autoclave

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the changes caused by cooking presoaked aged carioca beans in the autoclave steam, focusing on its bioactive components, antioxidant activity, and nutritional compounds. Additionally, to identify which carioca bean cultivar could preserve the most quantity of bioactive compounds in cooked flour. The cooked flours from Imperador had the highest antioxidant activity (DDPH: 10.58 µmolTrolox·g-1, ABTS: 18.71 µmolTrolox·g-1), anthocyanins (8.08 µg·g-1), and total phenolic content (TPC) (36.69 mg·g-1). The cultivar Gol also retained part of these compounds after cooking. The phenolic and saponin profiles of cooked flours revealed a reduction in phenolic compounds such as catechin, epicatechin, and kaempferol and an increase in soyasaponin-Ba and Bb. The samples Notavel, Dama, and Madreperola, presented the highest amount of soyasaponin-A0. Thus, the cooked flours from Imperador and Gol stood out due to their retention of part of their bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols and group B saponins.

Adaptability and stability of carioca bean pre-cultivars in Agreste-Sertão Pernambucano

Adaptability and stability estimates are used by plant breeding programs to identify cultivars that exhibit predictable behavior and great performance in more than one environment. Thus, the objective of this work was to compare biometric techniques for simultaneous selection of carioca bean pre-cultivars for high adaptability, stability and yield of grains under the conditions of Agreste-Sertão Pernambucano of the Brazil. The trials were conducted in the municipalities of Arcoverde, São João, and Belém de São Francisco. Ten pre-cultivars and four commercial witnesses were used and the randomized complete block design was employed, with three repetitions. Grain yield was evaluated in the period 2014-2015. Variance analyzes were performed and the adaptability and stability were estimated by the techniques of Eberhart & Russell, Lin & Binn modified by Carneiro, and AMMI. The techniques were compared using Spearman’s correlation. No correlation was observed between Eberhart & Russell and Lin & Binns modified. AMMI is the most complete for isolated use. The pre-cultivars CNFC 15460, CNFC 15462, CNFC 15504 and CNFC 15507 contemplate wide adaptability, stability and productivity, and are indicated for Agreste-Sertão of Pernambuco.

Competitive ability of bean cultivars with Urochloa plantaginea

The objective of this work was to evaluate the competitive ability of carioca bean cultivars BRS FC104, BRS FC402, IAC Imperador, IAC Milênio, IPR Tangará, and SCS Riqueza in the presence of Alexandergrass (Urochloa plantaginea) in different proportions of plants in association. The experiments were carried out in a greenhouse in a completely randomized design with four replications. The treatments were arranged according to the proportions of beans and Alexandergrass plants: 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, and 0:100 or 40:00, 30:10, 20:20, 10:30, and 0:40 plants per pot. The competitiveness of the species was analyzed using diagrams applied to replacement experiments and also through relative competitiveness indices. At 30 days after crop emergence, leaf area (LA), height (HP), diameter (DP), and shoot dry mass (SM) of the plant shoots were measured, as well as variables related to the physiology of the species. There was competition among carioca bean cultivars in the presence of Alexandergrass regardless of the proportion of plants, causing decreases in DP, LA and SM. Basically, there is competition for the same environmental resources between beans and Alexandergrass. Highlights: There is competition between bean and Alexandergrass, for the same environmental resources; There is varietal difference - IAC Imperador and SCS 205 Riqueza are the most competitive ones; The escape to competition is the best approach to guarantee yield in Alexandergrass-infested fields.

Potential parents of carioca bean for use in breeding aiming resistance to Colletotrichum lindemuthianum

AbstractCarioca common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most produced and consumed in Brazil. The production of carioca bean is affected by fungal diseases such as anthracnose, caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum. Most sources resistant to anthracnose, used in crosses by breeding programs are not derived from the commercial group or are poorly productive and less adapted. Thus, the objective of this study was to characterize 40 carioca bean cultivars already recommended in Brazil for their reaction to C. lindemuthianum races 65, 73, 81, and 89. The cultivars and the resistant control, BRS Esplendor, were inoculated in a greenhouse with two different experiments for each race. Seedlings with fully expanded primary leaves were inoculated with a suspension of each pathogen race and assessed after 12 d. Among the 40 cultivars assessed, 12.5, 2.5, 12.5, and 15% resistant to one, two, three, and four races of C. lindemuthianum, respectively. The cultivars IAC Formoso, IAC‐Carioca Pyatã, IAC‐Apuã, VC 15, BRS Notável, and IPR Campos Gerais were resistant to the four races, constituting parental sources of resistance to the pathogen. In regions that favor the occurrence of anthracnose in common bean, cultivars with certain levels of resistance should be selected. Therefore, the important information obtained will be made available to growers and those offering technical assistance to growers.

Germination test in carioca bean seeds chemically treated with the use of alternative substrates

The use of quality seeds is a key element for the success of carioca bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivation. To avoid or reduce various problems of importance to the crop, it facilitates the achievement of the cultivar's productive potential and the reduction of production costs. Thus, the objective of this work is to identify which conditions are suitable for evaluating germination in bean seeds using different substrates. The treatments were subjected to a temperature of 25 °C analyzing five substrates (germitest® paper; germitest® paper + sand; germitest® paper + soil; germitest® paper + charcoal and germitest® paper + vermiculite). The chemicals used were: Cruiser 350 FS, Fortenza 600 FS, Standak Top and Avicta complete. The most suitable substrate for installing the germination test in beans depends on the type of product and active ingredient of the seed treatment. Emphasizing the substrates germitest® + vermiculite and germitest®+soil, those that best performed positive characteristics when in contact with the chemical treatment.

Agronomic biofortification increases concentrations of zinc and storage proteins in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grains

Zinc (Zn) is an essential element for plants and mammals and its deficiency affects billions of people worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of soil Zn fertilization and foliar Zn sprays in different phenological stages of the plant on the grain nutritional quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Field experiments were carried out in two consecutive harvest years under no-till system in an Oxisol. Two commercial common bean cultivars were used: BRS Esteio (black bean) and IPR Campos Gerais (Carioca bean). Total concentration of Zn, amino acids, sucrose, total sugars and storage proteins (albumin, globulin, glutelin and prolamin) in grains were evaluated. The cultivar BRS Esteio exhibited higher grain enrichment with Zn than the cultivar IPR Campos Gerais, showing genotypic variation. Single foliar Zn spray of 600 g ha−1 at the initial grain filling stage was shown to be the best way to improve the grain Zn concentration, without affecting grain yield. Foliar Zn spray at the final stage of grain filling favored the increase of Zn concentration in the pods over the Zn concentration in the grains. Agronomic biofortification of bean grains with Zn was more efficient with foliar Zn spraying than with the soil Zn fertilization, however, the soil Zn application favored the increase of concentrations of total amino acids and storage proteins (albumin, globulin and glutelin) in the grains. Agronomic biofortification proved to be efficient in increasing concentrations of Zn and storage proteins in common bean grains.

Weed coexistence in carioca bean inoculated

The supply of nitrogen (N) to the carioca bean plant via inoculation with Rhizobium tropici can prevent competition with the weed community by allowing the crop to absorb the nutrient available in the soil. On this basis, this study proposes to examine the period before weed interference (PBI) in the carioca bean plant following inoculation with R. tropici or N topdressing. The experiments were carried out under field conditions during the summer seasons of 2014 and 2015. A randomized-block experimental design with four replicates was adopted, in a 2 × 11 factorial arrangement (common bean plant inoculated or topdressed with N × 11 periods of coexistence with weeds, namely, 0, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, or 90 days after emergence [DAE]). Nitrogen topdressing increased the crop's tolerance to coexist with weeds from 6 to 14 DAE, compared with inoculation with R. tropici The PBI for the inoculated common bean plant was 24 and 16 DAE in the years 2014 and 2015, respectively. For the N-topdressed plant, the PBI was 30 DAE in both years.

Physicochemical and functional properties of aged grains flour from different dry common beans

This work describes the functional and nutritional quality of the flour of 10 common beans to verify their potential for application as ingredients in food products. Bean flours were prepared from seven carioca and three colored bean grains. The higher content of protein (25 g·100 g−1), fat (1.5 g·100 g−1), and low carbohydrate (55 g·100 g−1) was found in the pink bean. The purple bean presented the highest phenolic content (54.47 mg·g−1), anthocyanins (76.4 μg·g−1), and antioxidant activity (21.17 μmol Trolox·g−1). The carioca bean flour presented a low content of phytates (4.84 mg·g−1) and tannins (0.0 mg·g−1). Concerning the pasting properties, the bean flour presented a high variation for the final viscosity (227–1,934 cP), setback (147–596 cP). For water solubility and emulsification capacity, carioca bean showed high values (28 g·100 g−1 and 59%, respectively). The aged bean flours may be suitable for various food applications due to their variability in nutritional composition and technological parameters. Practical applications We have obtained flours from different aged common beans. Our interest is to expand the use of aged beans as an ingredient (i.e., as flour) by showing its functional and nutritional properties as well its potential for use in various food systems. We show that the aged bean flour presented a potential for application as an ingredient in food products (e.g., soups, creams, pasta, and others). Additionally, bean flours may permit the development of food products with nutritional appeal since beans are an important source of nutrients.

Combining disease resistance and postharvest quality traits by early marker-assisted backcrossing in carioca beans

Common bean is a worldwide important crop. The development of varieties with durable resistance to diseases is a major challenge in common bean breeding. The present study aimed at evaluating the phenotypic and molecular selection of anthracnose resistance in a population obtained by assisted backcrossing from IAC Formoso (resistant, donor parent) × BRS Pérola (susceptible, recurrent parent). Nine microsatellites (SSRs) and one Sequence Tagged Sites (STS) markers previously linked to ANT resistance were used to genotype this progeny, and the results showed that the selection of the genotypes closest to the donor parent in the BC1F1 population decreased the number of backcrossing cycles necessary to obtain advanced isogenic lines, potentiating the use of this tool for early selection of resistant cultivars. A total of 31 % of the BC1F1 progeny was selected and backcrossed again. The progeny derived from the second backcross (BC2F3) was selected for the Carioca grain ideotype, and 42 % of the genotypes showed high resistance to anthracnose under controlled conditions of infection for races 65 and 81. Superior resistant plants were selected and evaluated under natural conditions of infection to fusarium wilt and angular leaf spot, allowing the selection of two inbred lines with higher resistance to anthracnose, fusarium wilt, angular leaf spot and postharvest quality traits such as yield, 100 seed weight, L value at seed harvest grain darkening and cooking time. The approach outlined in this paper proved to be effective to simultaneously select for disease resistance without losing technological quality aspects of the bean.

Association mapping for common bacterial blight in carioca beans

Common bacterial blight (CBB) is an important disease in Phaseolus vulgaris L. A carioca diversity panel (CDP) composed of 149 cultivars of common bean was genotyped with 1,616 SNPs and evaluated for Xanthomonas phaseoli pv. phaseoli (Xap) resistance aiming to identify QTLs. Phenotypic evaluation was done in controlled conditions. The plants displayed in a randomized block design, with 3 replications were evaluated ten days after inoculation. GWAS analysis using the BLINK model identified one SNP on chromosome Pv07, with a different genomic location in relation to previous studies. Considering a confidence interval of 100 kb, gene annotation identified 13 candidate genes related to defense-associated genes, and their key functional motives were discussed. The marker identified may constitute an important resource for future marker assisted CBB resistance breeding.

Production of sourdough and gluten-free bread with brown rice and carioca and cowpea beans flours: biochemical, nutritional and structural characteristics

The gluten-free alternative flours and the application of natural fermentation in the breads production are promising technologies to improving sensory, structural and nutritional properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability and quality of gluten-free breads made with sour dough from wholegrain rice flours (BR and BRY), carioca beans (BP and BPY) and cowpea (BV and BVY). The sour doughs were prepared without and with the addition of biological yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) represented by the letter “Y”. The breads made from these doughs were subjected to the analysis of: pH, titratable total acidity, color, water activity, moisture, image analysis, specific volume, instrumental texture, proximate composition and energy value. The results indicated higher ash, protein and dietary fiber content in BP and BV flours. At the end of fermentation, the BR and BRY masses showed greater acidity. The doughs made with beans showed greater expansion volumes. Lower volume, firmness and hardness were verified for BBRY bread and the opposite was verified for BVB bread. The BBV, BBVY, BBP and BBPY breads had higher ash, protein and dietary fiber contents and lower digestible carbohydrate content. BPB and BVB breads showed higher protein digestibility and the opposite was observed for BBRY (70.60%), BPBY (81.09%) and BVBY (80.89%). The use of bean flour in the preparation of breads resulted in products rich in dietary fiber and proteins, especially carioca beans.