Morphological and biochemical characterization of locally available kidney beans

Abstract

The present research study was aimed for estimation of genetic diversity and characterization of various morphological and biochemical traits of kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) with the objectives of identifying superior genotypes at the Research Farm, The University of Haripur during zaid-rabi season 2018.Twelve different kidney bean genotypes were evaluated by using Randomize Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Data was recorded for various morphological and biochemical traits. Analysis of variancerevealed highly significant genetic diversity.Minimum days to emergence were recorded for Line-12 (22.66 days), having moderate plant height of (89.44 cm), longer pods (13.003 cm) containing maximum number of seeds (6.55). Minimum days to flowering were observed for Line-1 (59 days). Maximum plant height was recorded for Line-5 (99.11 cm). Maximum numbers of pods were produced by Line-9 having (16.28). Maximum pod length (13.55 cm) was observed for Line-2. Seeds per plant were maximum in Line-9 (72.97). Line 4 produced larger size bean seeds having maximum 100 seed weight (55.74 g). Total phenolic compounds were observed to be maximum in Line-10 (88.24 mg/100g) while total antioxidants were maximum in Line-7 (136.88). Based on the characterization of kidney bean genotypes at Haripur, the genotypes viz. Line-9 and Line-12 were observed superior having minimum days to emergence, moderate plant height, early maturity, high yield. Therefore, these genotypes are recommended for further characterization in the kidney bean breeding programfor further evaluation.

Socioeconomic Evaluation of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Cultivation in Providing Sustainable Livelihood to the Mountain Populations of Kashmir Himalayas

“…The cultivation of traditional bean genotypes has been a persistent practice in the Kashmir region as an intercrop with the key cereal crop maize [ 9 ]. P. vulgaris cultivation contributes significantly to achieve economic sustainability by ensuring the increased income and food security in the region [ 10 ].…”

Morphological and molecular characterization of variation in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm from Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

“…vulgaris is grown extensively in the northern areas of Pakistan, including the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) regions, where the average annual yield is 0.5t/ha and can be as high as 2.5-5t/ha, under the best cultivation practices. Currently, production is unable to meet the national demand [ 20 , 21 ]. Much of current production is based upon small land holdings with centuries-old customs and cultivation of local landraces [ 22 ].…”

“…It is thus unknown how much genetic variation exists within the AJ&K region, whether it contains material from both centers of domestication, and particularly if that variation is sufficient for use in crop improvement [ 26 , 27 ]. Thus, there is a great need to identify high yield common bean accessions that enhance the livelihood of our farmers, to make Pakistan self-sufficient for beans and proves to be profitable in foreign exchange [ 21 ].…”