In Brazil, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seed lots are classified using sieves into lots of small, medium and large seed size, which are then separately sold in standard 40-kg bags. However, the ...

Germination quality of field beans is worse than usual this year, according to latest results from NIAB. Just 25% of samples tested at the Cambridge-based lab had germination above 80%, and around 60% ...

Excised embryonic axes and whole seeds of Phaseolus lunatus L. were previously shown to be injured if exposed to low (5°-15°) temperature during the initial stages of imbibition. Present data show ...

Knowing when to harvest green beans is vital for protecting the plant’s health and guaranteeing a good yield of veggies. In fact, when picking beans at the right time, you can also ensure multiple ...