Project
Genetic Improvement of Bean Adaptation to Low Fertility Soil
Details
Project Code:
LAC4-A1
Start Date:
2002
End Date:
2007
CRSP Phase:
Not Available
Budget:
Not Available
Countries:
Costa Rica, Honduras
Participants
Lead University:
Penn State University
Other Partners:
University of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico); CIAT (Colombia)
Principal Investigator(s):
Jonathan Lynch (US); Nestor Felipe Chavez Barrantes (Costa Rica)
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
None
Overview
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Objectives
1. Identify bean genotypes capable of yielding 20-30% more than traditional varieties in low P soils, and deploy this germplasm through been breeding programs in Central America (primary focus) and Eastern Africa (secondary focus). 2. Identify, validate, and genetically map phenotypic traits conferring phosphorus acquisition efficiency in beans. 3. Evaluate bean breeding lines for Mn tolerance.
Outcomes
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