Article
Plant Sciences
Millicent R. Smith, Barbara Elias Reis Hodecker, David Fuentes, Andrew Merchant
Summary: Low soil fertility limits the growth and yield production of common bean in tropical regions. This study investigated the impact of reduced nutrient supply on carbon assimilation and nutrient content, and found that the amino acid concentration in the pod tissue can be maintained.
Article
Horticulture
Aleksandra Savic, Barbara Pipan, Mirjana Vasic, Vladimir Meglic
Summary: Genetic diversity and structure of common bean germplasm from Serbia was assessed using 27 SSR markers. Results showed higher variability in landraces compared to cultivars. Bayesian clustering model revealed clear separation into Mesoamerican and Andean gene pools, with a small admixed genetic structure group. Subdivision according to seed forms and genetic distance analysis further characterized the bean accessions. This study provides valuable information for conservation and breeding strategies of common bean germplasm in Western Balkans and beyond.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Luciany Favoreto, Mauricio Conrado Meyer, Angelica Calandrelli, Michele Corpolato Maia da Silva, Santino Aleandro da Silva, Andressa Cristina Zamboni Machado
Summary: Aphelenchoides besseyi, the causal agent of soybean green stem and foliar retention syndrome, has been reported parasitizing cotton in Brazil. In common bean, it causes symptoms like amachamiento and false angular spots, which are crucial for developing management strategies to prevent losses in bean crops in infested areas. This study provides the first report of the pathogenicity and symptoms caused by A. besseyi in common bean in Brazil.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Stefania Peddio, Alessandra Padiglia, Faustina B. Cannea, Roberto Crnjar, Wissam Zam, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Antonio Rescigno, Paolo Zucca
Summary: Overweight and obesity rates are increasing globally, and reducing carbohydrate intake and absorption is a key dietary strategy. Common beans contain protein-based inhibitors that can reduce the absorption rate of carbohydrates. This article reviews the properties and types of common bean extracts, explores their potential benefits and the need for further clinical research.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Beatrice Mwaipopo, Minna-Liisa Rajamaki, Neema Ngowi, Susan Nchimbi-Msolla, Paul J. R. Njau, Jari P. T. Valkonen, Deusdedith R. Mbanzibwa
Summary: The study revealed that more than 15 viruses pose a threat to common bean production in Tanzania, with wild plants potentially carrying viruses from 25 genera. The greatest virus diversity was found in the eastern and northern zones, while only a few viruses were detected in wild plants in the southern highlands zone.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Irene Bosmali, Ilias Giannenas, Styliani Christophoridou, Christos G. G. Ganos, Aggelos Papadopoulos, Fokion Papathanasiou, Alexandros Kolonas, Olga Gortzi
Summary: This study assessed the impact of genotype, location, and cultivation type on the nutrient and anti-nutrient components of large-seeded bean populations. Significant differences were found in protein, fiber, starch, fat, mineral content, and trypsin inhibitor levels. The location and year of cultivation also influenced the nutritional and antinutritional content of the beans.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Elsa Mecha, Guillaume L. Erny, Ana C. L. Guerreiro, Rodrigo P. Feliciano, Ines Barbosa, Andreia Bento da Silva, Susana T. Leitao, Maria Manuela Veloso, Diego Rubiales, Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, Maria Eduardo Figueira, Maria Carlota Vaz Patto, Maria Rosario Bronze
Summary: Metabolomics analysis of 107 Portuguese common bean accessions revealed that genotype is the most significant factor in bean metabolomics profiles, with genotype-environment interaction also playing a role. In the heat-stress environment, higher levels of salicylic acid and lower levels of triterpene saponins were detected. The study identified interesting metabolomics profiles for bean breeding, focusing on either local or broad adaptation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Roberto Rodriguez Madrera, Ana Campa Negrillo, Belen Suarez Valles, Juan Jose Ferreira Fernandez
Summary: Dry beans are an important pulse consumed worldwide, with phenolic compounds in beans with colored coats found to be more efficient antioxidants. Total phenolic content can be considered as an indicator of antioxidant activity. These results provide a foundation for selecting dry beans with greater functional and nutritional interest for direct consumption, food formulations, or future breeding programs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claudia J. Hernandez-Guerrero, Nemesio Villa-Ruano, L. Gerardo Zepeda-Vallejo, Alma D. Hernandez-Fuentes, Karla Ramirez-Estrada, Sergio Zamudio-Lucero, Diego Hidalgo-Martinez, Elvia Becerra-Martinez
Summary: This study utilized 1H NMR metabolomics profiling to analyze different cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris seeds and leaves, finding a similar metabolomics fingerprint with a variety of metabolites, higher concentrations of free amino acids in seeds, and more abundant organic acids in leaves. FN seeds and FPe leaves were highlighted for best nutritional properties, with high protein, flavonoids, amino acids, and nucleosides content.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Caleo Panhoca de Almeida, Jean Fausto de Carvalho Paulino, Gabriel Francesco Janini Bonfante, Juliana Morini Kupper Cardoso Perseguini, Isabella Laporte Santos, Joao Guilherme Ribeiro Goncalves, Flavia Rodrigues Alves Patricio, Cristiane Hayumi Taniguti, Gabriel de Siqueira Gesteira, Antonio Augusto Franco Garcia, Qijian Song, Sergio Augusto Morais Carbonell, Alisson Fernando Chiorato, Luciana Lasry Benchimol-Reis
Summary: Through association and linkage mapping approaches, this study aimed to identify ALS resistance loci at different plant growth stages. Different QTL were detected for the three PGS, and several resistance genes were annotated, providing new insight for common bean crop improvement and ALS resistance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Osvin Arriagada, Barbara Arevalo, Ricardo A. Cabeza, Basilio Carrasco, Andres R. Schwember
Summary: This study conducted a MQTL analysis to identify the most reliable and stable genomic regions associated with yield-related traits in common bean. A total of 42 MQTL were identified, which can be useful in common bean breeding programs. Additionally, 18 candidate genes associated with grain yield were identified within these MQTL.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aga Pajak, Dristy Zaman, Ebenezer Ajewole, Sudhakar Pandurangan, Frederic Marsolais
Summary: The present study investigated the fluctuation of L-Asparaginase activity in common bean leaves with the photoperiod. The results demonstrated that K+-dependent asparaginase activity reaches its maximum level at the transition from dark to light in young leaves of common bean.
Review
Agronomy
Raul Huertas, Barbara Karpinska, Sophia Ngala, Bertha Mkandawire, Joyce Maling'a, Elizabeth Wajenkeche, Paul M. Kimani, Christine Boesch, Derek Stewart, Robert D. Hancock, Christine H. Foyer
Summary: Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in iron and zinc, are a serious public health challenge affecting more than three billion people globally. Various strategies, including dietary diversification, food fortification, agronomic approaches, and biotechnology, are being used to address the problem. This review focuses on the genes and processes associated with iron and zinc accumulation in common beans and discusses the different approaches, such as conventional breeding, transgenics, and gene editing, being used to improve their nutritional content.
FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Winnyfred Amongi, Stanley Tamusange Nkalubo, Mildred Ochwo-Ssemakula, Arfang Badji, Isaac Onziga Dramadri, Thomas Lapaka Odongo, Ephraim Nuwamanya, Phineas Tukamuhabwe, Paulo Izquierdo, Karen Cichy, James Kelly, Clare Mukankusi
Summary: This study investigated the diversity and population structure of 427 breeding lines, varieties, or landraces of common beans. Significant differences were found among the genotypes in traits such as days to flowering and physiological maturity, yield, seed iron and zinc, and cooking time. The genotypes showed high genetic diversity and have potential for use in plant breeding. Improvement in iron and zinc content, cooking time, and yield performance is possible in certain market classes such as red and small white beans.
Article
Ecology
Nejc Stopnisek, Ashley Shade
Summary: The study applied concepts from macroecology to quantify core microbial members in the rhizosphere of common beans, identifying 48 bacterial taxa consistently present across different dimensions. This approach provides a systematic way to identify the most stably-associated microbiome members with the plant, showing reliable enrichment and time-independence of their association.
