Review
Food Science & Technology
Kuldeep A. Rahate, Mitali Madhumita, Pramod K. Prabhakar
Summary: Faba beans are a significant legume, rich in lysine protein, but are highly underutilized due to the presence of antinutritional factors. Advancements in food technology have allowed for the inclusion of faba beans in various novel food products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Didem Akgun, Huseyin Canci
Summary: The study aimed to select faba bean genotypes with high yield, low anti-nutritional factors, and essential amino acids for a balanced and healthy diet. After evaluating 12 faba bean genotypes, the genotype FLIP08-016FB was chosen as the ideal dietary choice due to its highest yield, lowest anti-nutritional factors, and highest content of essential amino acids.
Article
Plant Sciences
Amira K. Nasrallah, Mohamed A. M. Atia, Reem M. Abd El-Maksoud, Maimona A. Kord, Ahmed S. Fouad
Summary: This study highlights the role of salt priming in mitigating salt stress on faba bean. It was found that salt shock resulted in negative effects on growth, photosynthetic pigments, and yield, accompanied by increased generation of H2O2 and lipid peroxidation. However, priming with increasing concentrations of NaCl improved plant defense mechanisms, including enhanced expression of GSH-related genes, proline accumulation, and antioxidant enzymes, thereby reducing the detrimental effects of salt shock on growth and yield.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ruiping Xu, Tie Tian, Bing Hu, Zhiqi Zhang, Jun Liu, Denghang Yu, Hongsen Xu
Summary: Solid-state fermentation of faba bean meal with Bacillus pumilus can effectively improve nutritional value and antioxidant activity, while reducing the concentration of anti-nutritional factors.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Ana M. Torres
Summary: This study aimed to saturate stable QTLs for ascochyta and broomrape resistance in two RIL populations by selecting candidate genes within the target intervals and exploiting synteny between faba bean and Medicago truncatula. The mapping process allowed the identification of promising candidate genes for resistance against the two pathogens, increasing genetic resolution of relevant QTL regions for marker-assisted breeding in faba bean. Further efforts in association mapping and expression studies will be required to validate these candidate genes for resistance.
Article
Agronomy
Usman Ijaz, Shimna Sudheesh, Sukhjiwan Kaur, Abdus Sadeque, Harbans Bariana, Urmil Bansal, Kedar Adhikari
Summary: Faba bean is gaining attention in Australia as a rotation grain legume due to its high export demand. Rust caused by Uromyces viciae-fabae is a major problem for Faba bean production in eastern Australia, but new resistant cultivars like Doza#12034 and Ac1655 are being developed through genetic mapping to combat this issue. Genetic markers like KASP_Vf_0703 and KASP_AcxF165 have been identified for marker-assisted selection of resistance to rust, Uvf-2 and Uvf-3, in Faba beans.
Article
Agronomy
Tadesse S. Gela, Margaret Bruce, Wei Chang, Frederick L. Stoddard, Alan H. Schulman, Albert Vandenberg, Hamid Khazaei
Summary: This study identified genomic regions associated with chocolate spot resistance in faba bean, providing insight into disease resistance and potential targets for marker-assisted breeding.
MOLECULAR BREEDING
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Noelia Ulrich, Esteban Muniz-Padilla, Alejandra Corach, Esteban Hopp, Daniela Tosto
Summary: This study evaluated the stability of different reference genes of glyphosate-resistant S. halepense, finding that PP2A and ARI8 were the most stable genes. The results provide valuable information for gene expression analysis under glyphosate stress and will facilitate resistance mechanism studies in this weed species.
Article
Agronomy
Marta Maluk, Francesc Ferrando-Molina, Laura Lopez del Egido, Adrian Langarica-Fuentes, Genet Gebre Yohannes, Mark W. Young, Peter Martin, Richard Gantlett, Greg Kenicer, Cathy Hawes, Graham S. Begg, Richard S. Quilliam, Geoffrey R. Squire, J. Peter W. Young, Pietro P. M. Iannetta, Euan K. James
Summary: This study aims to assess the biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) potential of different varieties of faba bean without recent legume history and compare it with other sites in Britain. The results showed that faba bean can obtain most of its nitrogen through BNF, and recent legume cropping is not essential for effective nodulation in northern Europe.
Article
Agronomy
Yu Li, Jiaxing Lv, Qian Zhao, Ling Chen, Yan Dong, Kun Dong
Summary: Intercropping with wheat reduced the occurrence of fusarium wilt in faba beans, improved plant growth and yield, and enhanced physiological and biochemical responses including increased water content and activity of antioxidant enzymes. The study also found that intercropping led to changes in tissue structure resistance in faba beans, including increased lignin content and callose deposition, as well as improvements in root cell morphology and organelle numbers, leading to a reduction in the wilting effect of fusaric acid.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chaosheng Luo, Jiaxing Lv, Zengpeng Guo, Yan Dong
Summary: The study found that nitrogen application led to an increase in faba bean rust progression, and reduced the control efficacy of intercropping on the disease. Intercropping significantly reduced AUDPC compared to monocropping, with different nitrogen application levels affecting yield losses differently.
Article
Agronomy
Yiran Zheng, Yuting Guo, Jiaxing Lv, Kun Dong, Yan Dong
Summary: Faba bean-wheat intercropping effectively controls the occurrence of faba bean wilt by improving plant resistance and soil enzyme activity to alleviate the autotoxicity of vanillic acid (VA). The dual stress of Fusarium oxysporum and VA promotes the occurrence of Fusarium wilt by damaging the defense system of the faba bean root system and rhizosphere soil environment.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Inger-Cecilia Mayer Labba, Hanne Frokiaer, Ann-Sofie Sandberg
Summary: The dietary shift from animal protein to sustainable food like beans can reduce the climate footprint. This study analyzed the nutrient and antinutrient content in different fava bean varieties in Sweden. Results showed significant differences in nutrients and antinutrients among the cultivars, highlighting the importance of choosing the right cultivar for nutritional benefits, especially in terms of iron bioavailability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ruiping Xu, Jinquan Han, Tie Tian, Nengbin Zhu, Yiling Chen, Eakapol Wangkahart, Zhiqi Zhang, Jun Liu, Denghang Yu, Jin Wei, Hongsen Xu
Summary: The present research investigated the effects of solid-state fermentation (SSF) with Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomycopsis fibuligera on the nutritional values and antioxidant activities of faba bean meal (FBM). The results showed that SSF with the two microorganisms effectively decreased tannin and phytic acid contents in FBM, and improved its nutritional quality and antioxidant capacity. L. plantarum was more effective in degrading tannins and increasing protein digestibility, while S. fibuligera was more effective in improving antioxidant activities and the amounts of phenol and flavonoid.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Shucheng Duan, Soon Jae Kwon, You Jin Lim, Chan Saem Gil, Chengwu Jin, Seok Hyun Eom
Summary: L-dopa-rich faba tissues are a potential source for pharmaceutical purposes, mainly accumulating in germinating sprouts and flowers, while having lower contents in leaves and pods.
Article
Agronomy
C. M. Avila, M. G. Mattera, C. Rodriguez-Suarez, C. Palomino, M. C. Ramirez, A. Martin, A. Kilian, D. Hornero-Mendez, S. G. Atienza
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Dolores Garcia-Molina, Maria Jose Gimenez, Susana Sanchez-Leon, Francisco Barro
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Ana M. Torres
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Miriam Marin-Sanz, Maria J. Gimenez, Francisco Barro, Roxana Savin
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Carmen M. Avila, Ana M. Torres
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Carmen M. Avila, Maria Dolores Requena-Ramirez, Cristina Rodriguez-Suarez, Fernando Flores, Josefina C. Sillero, Sergio G. Atienza
Summary: This study characterized 150 accessions of Spanish durum wheat collection and identified genetic regions on chromosome 2B that are involved in the control of stem traits and lodging tolerance in both durum and bread wheat. The study also highlighted the potential of these durum wheat landraces as donors for enhancing lodging tolerance and resistance to wheat stem sawfly. The identified marker-trait associations for stem-related traits could be used as a reference for further marker development.
Review
Plant Sciences
Carmen M. Avila, Cristina Rodriguez-Suarez, Sergio G. Atienza
Summary: This paper reviews the main advances in breeding and quality improvement of hexaploid tritordeum, emphasizing the importance of utilizing plant genetic resources effectively for the development of new crops. The success of tritordeum demonstrates the significance of adequate commercialization strategies and demonstrative experiences in developing new products for consumers.
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Ana M. Torres
Summary: This study aimed to saturate stable QTLs for ascochyta and broomrape resistance in two RIL populations by selecting candidate genes within the target intervals and exploiting synteny between faba bean and Medicago truncatula. The mapping process allowed the identification of promising candidate genes for resistance against the two pathogens, increasing genetic resolution of relevant QTL regions for marker-assisted breeding in faba bean. Further efforts in association mapping and expression studies will be required to validate these candidate genes for resistance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Gutierrez, Marie Pegard, Christiane Balko, Ana M. Torres
Summary: There is limited research on drought tolerance in faba bean, a globally important legume crop. In this study, a genome-wide association study was conducted using genetic polymorphisms throughout the faba bean genome, and 29 SNP markers associated with drought tolerance were identified. Three of these markers corresponded to uncharacterized proteins, indicating the presence of novel genes associated with drought tolerance in faba bean. These findings provide a foundation for future marker-assisted breeding in the crop.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Eva Hernandez Plaza, Fernando Bastida, David J. Gibson, Francisco Barro, Maria J. Gimenez, Yesica Pallavicini, Jordi Izquierdo, Jose L. Gonzalez-Andujar
Summary: The structure of weed communities, including their composition, taxonomic diversity, and functional diversity, can explain the variability in crop quality. In this study, weed communities in 26 Spanish wheat fields managed either organically or conventionally were analyzed. The relationship between crop quality and weed community variables was examined, taking into account environmental factors. It was found that nitrogen fertilization, previous crop, and precipitation had significant effects on wheat grain protein concentration and composition. The impact of weed communities on grain quality was limited, with only a small increase in the model's explanatory power. Understanding the mechanisms behind weed effects on crop quality can help in designing sustainable weed management practices.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Fuel, Cristina Mesas, Rosario Martinez, Raul Ortiz, Francisco Quinonero, Francisco Bermudez, Natalia Gutierrez, Ana M. Torres, Garyfallia Kapravelou, Aida Lozano, Gloria Perazzoli, Jose Prados, Jesus M. Porres, Consolacion Melguizo
Summary: Legumes are a nutritious source of plant protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. This study evaluated the antioxidant, antitumor, and chemopreventive activity of functional legume extracts. The results showed that certain legume extracts had high antitumor activity and could induce detoxifying enzymes. Therefore, incorporating these legume extracts into the diet may have positive effects on human health and cancer prevention and treatment.
Article
Agronomy
Cathrine Kiel Skovbjerg, Deepti Angra, Tom Robertson-Shersby-Harvie, Jonathan Kreplak, Gabriel Keeble-Gagnere, Sukhjiwan Kaur, Wolfgang Ecke, Alex Windhorst, Linda Kaergaard Nielsen, Andrea Schiemann, Jens Knudsen, Natalia Gutierrez, Vasiliki Tagkouli, Lavinia Ioana Fechete, Luc Janss, Jens Stougaard, Ahmed Warsame, Sheila Alves, Hamid Khazaei, Wolfgang Link, Ana Maria Torres, Donal Martin O'Sullivan, Stig Uggerhoj Andersen
Summary: We genetically characterized 2678 faba bean genotypes using 21,345 high-quality SNP markers and identified 238 significant marker-trait associations for important agronomic traits, with 65 of them being stable across multiple environments. Additionally, we found three subpopulations differentiated by geographical origin and 33 genomic regions subjected to strong diversifying selection between subpopulations. Our study provides valuable genomic regions associated with important agronomic traits and selection for faba bean breeding.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christiane Balko, Ana M. Torres, Natalia Gutierrez
Summary: This study aimed to identify drought tolerant genotypes in a faba bean collection and evaluate the effectiveness of different selection criteria. The study found that chlorophyll content was significantly related to both yield and stress tolerance index, while seeds per plant and pods per plant were the most important traits for yield formation. Interestingly, the top performing genotypes in terms of stress tolerance used different strategies to cope with drought stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. M. Avila, M. C. Palomino, D. Hornero-Mendez, S. G. Atienza
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2019)