Climbing for Nitrogen: Genetic analysis of symbiotic nitrogen fixation capacity and adoption analysis in climbing beans KU Leuven
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important food legume for direct human consumption in the world. Unfortunately, on a global scale, yields are low and decreasing over time. Common bean is characterized by its high genetic diversity including bush and climbing bean varieties. In general, climbing beans seem to have a superior symbiotic nitrogen fixation capacity and yield potential when compared to bush beans. Symbiotic nitrogen ...