Portuguese Common Bean Natural Variation Helps to Clarify the Genetic Architecture of the Legume’s Nutritional Composition and Protein Quality

Common bean is a nutritious food legume widely appreciated by consumers worldwide. It is a staple food in Latin America, and a component of the Mediterranean diet, being an affordable source of protein with high potential as a gourmet food. Breeding for nutritional quality, including both macro and...

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Main Authors: Francisco A. Mendes, Susana T. Leitão, Verónica Correia, Elsa Mecha, Diego Rubiales, Maria Rosário Bronze, Maria Carlota Vaz Patto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/11/1/26