February 2025

Phenotypic and genotypic evaluation of common bean lines (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) developed for multiple disease resistance

A field experiment was conducted at the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI-Selian) to assess the resistance of seventeen improved common bean genotypes against four major foliar diseases: angular leaf spot, bean common mosaic virus, common bacterial blight, and anthracnose. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications.  Disease ratings were scored...

Author(s): Sylvia Adam Mlemba, Luseko Amos Chilagane, Adriano John Mvile and Susan Nchimbi-Msolla