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PubMed1992

[Comparative study of the chemical composition and nutritive value of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) and of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)].

Scarlet beans (Phaseolus coccineus) is an important food grain legume in the diet of rural populations living in the highlands of México, Guatemala and other countries of Latin America. The present study was conducted to obtain more chemical and nutritive data on this grain legume, because of its importance in agricultural production systems and due to the role it plays in rural diets. Ten samples were purchased in the highland markets of Guatemala, to compare their physical, chemical and nutritive characteristics with three samples of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). A sample of 10 kg was used for nutritional studies, fed alone and in mixtures with maize. The results indicated that P. coccineus has greater weight as compared to P. vulgaris (0.74 vs. 0.18 g) and are larger in size (0.60 vs. 0.14 cc/grain). Seed coat percentage was 10.2% for P. coccineus as compared to 9.0% for P. vulgaris. The cooking time was 231 minutes for P. coccineus and 180 minutes for common beans. Seed coat thickness and permeability are different when comparing P. coccineus with P. vulgaris, since at 24 hr soaking time, P. coccineus absorbed 80% of its water weight as compared to 100% for common beans. In chemical composition) small differences were found between P. coccineus and P. vulgaris. The first had slightly more ether extract, crude fiber and ash content than the second. Amino acid content among the six samples of P. coccineus was quite variable, but its pattern was rich in lysine and limiting in sulfur amino acids. Cooking time at 3 hr gave a higher NPR than when cooked at atmospheric pressure for 5 hr, with protein values relative to casein of 69.2 and 60.0%, respectively. P. coccineus protein quality was improved by methionine supplementation, and it appeared to be better digested than that of P. vulgaris. Mixtures of high protein quality were obtained with 15% P. coccineus and 85% maize while common beans and maize mixed in a 30 to 20 ratio showed maximum protein efficiency. The digestibility of the P. coccineus/maize mixtures was higher than that of common beans and maize.

Amino Acids↗
PubMed1991

Influence of hardening procedure and soaking solution on cooking quality of common beans.

Two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) varieties were seeded in the same location, harvested and cleaned. Three hardening procedures were used (soaking in acetate buffer, pH 4.1 at 37 degrees C for 5 h; storage at 37 degrees C, 100% RH for 28 days; and storage at 31-33 degrees C, 76% RH for 120 days) to have seeds in a hard-to-cook (HTC) state. The adverse effects of HTC condition, in terms of cooking time as assessed by a Mattson bean cooker, were practically eliminated by soaking seeds in salt solutions (1% NaCl + 0.75% NaHCO3; and 0.75% NaHCO3) instead of only water. Ultrastructural changes of cotyledon cells from fresh, HTC and softened seeds were observed. Results of this study may be used for the development of a technological procedure to utilize properly HTC beans generated by unefficient storage systems.

Absorption↗
PubMed2026

Isolation of rhizobia from Ontario soils that are effective at fixing nitrogen with common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris).

UNLABELLED: Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an important crop in Canada and globally. Like other legumes, common bean establishes symbiotic interactions with nitrogen-fixing bacteria called rhizobia. However, nitrogen fixation by rhizobia in association with common bean is often suboptimal, constraining its productivity and necessitating the application of nitrogen fertilizer. To support the development of high-performing, locally adapted rhizobial inoculants for Ontario common bean growers, we isolated 216 common bean-nodulating rhizobia from southern Ontario soils using a nodule trapping approach with four common bean cultivars. Whole genome sequencing followed by phylogenomic analyses of all rhizobial isolates revealed substantial diversity, assigning them to 11 Rhizobium species, including two novel species. Nearly all isolates belong to the symbiovar phaseoli, spanning the nodC γ-a, γ-b, and α alleles, with four isolates belonging to the symbiovar gallica. Soil origin had a significant impact on the species-level community composition recovered during the nodule trapping experiments. In contrast, host trapping cultivar had only a minor influence on the recovered Rhizobium population. Greenhouse assays demonstrated that one of the novel Rhizobium species exhibited the highest average symbiotic effectiveness, although high-quality isolates were found across multiple species. Together, these results revealed a diverse and genomically variable Rhizobium community capable of forming effective symbioses with common bean in southern Ontario soils. Importantly, our genome-sequenced Rhizobium collection will serve as a valuable resource for identifying competitive and high-quality strains for the development of inoculants tailored to Ontario common bean production. IMPORTANCE: Common bean is a globally important food crop, yet its productivity is often limited by suboptimal nitrogen fixation, forcing growers to rely on synthetic fertilizers. Consequently, identifying high‑performing, locally adapted inoculant strains is essential for reducing dependence on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and improving the sustainability of temperate agroecosystems. Our study provides a genome‑sequenced collection of common bean-nodulating Rhizobium from southern Ontario, revealing substantial species and genomic diversity across sampling locations. Greenhouse studies allowed us to identify multiple isolates that consistently fix nitrogen with, and enhance the growth of, common bean plants. Our findings highlight strong biogeographical structuring of the effective and competitive subpopulations of rhizobial communities and demonstrate that Ontario soils already harbor strains with high symbiotic potential. In addition, our Rhizobium collection represents a foundational resource to support future inoculant development and enables future work on the ecology, evolution, and applied optimization of legume-rhizobium symbioses.

Nanopore↗
PubMed1992

Serological and biological relationships among viruses in the bean common mosaic virus subgroup.

Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV), blackeye cowpea mosaic virus (B1CMV), cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV), azuki bean mosaic virus (AzMV), and peanut stripe virus (PStV) are five species of the genus Potyvirus, family Potyviridae which are seed-transmitted in beans or cowpeas. Eighteen isolates of BCMV, five isolates of B1CMV, four isolates of CABMV, and one isolate each of AzMV, and PStV were compared serologically using a panel of 13 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) raised against BCMV, B1CMV, CABMV, or PStV in indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Four MAbs detected all virus isolates; one detected all isolates except those of CABMV. Three MAbs were specific only for serotype A isolates of BCMV. Four MAbs detected all serotype B isolates of BCMV plus all isolates of B1CMV, AzMV, and PStV. None of the antibodies distinguished among these four viruses. However, in biological tests with 11 bean cultivars selected for differentiating BCMV pathotypes, all isolates of B1CMV, AzMV, and PStV could be differentiated from the BCMV serotype B isolates by their reactions on a few bean cultivars in host group I and the cowpea cultivar California Blackeye #5. Potential problems that can arise from the use of nonauthenticated isolates are also discussed.

Antibodies, Monoclonal↗
PubMed1992

True protein digestibility and amounts of endogenous protein measured with the 15N-dilution technique in piglets fed on peas (Pisum sativum) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).

The faecal and ileal true protein digestibilities of the raw pea (Pisum sativum) varieties finale and frijaune and the ileal true protein digestibility of steam-processed common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) were measured in piglets using the 15N-dilution technique. The faecal true protein digestibility of both pea varieties was about 97. The ileal true protein digestibility was between 93 and 95, indicating that the pea protein is almost completely enzymically digested in the small intestine. The faecal apparent protein digestibility was 85 for both varieties while at the ileal level it was 79 and 74 respectively. The lower ileal apparent protein digestibility of peas can be attributed completely to the excretion of endogenous protein. The ileal apparent protein digestibility of toasted common beans was about zero (-4); the ileal true protein digestibility was about 66. This indicates that the protein of the common bean, although toasted, was highly resistant to enzymic digestion. It was calculated that per kg ingested bean protein, 340 g undigested bean protein and 700 g endogenous protein passed the terminal ileum. The results of the present study explain why in previous experiments a strongly reduced weight gain and even weight loss was observed in piglets fed on raw and toasted common beans.

Animals↗
PubMed1990

Genomic amplification in the cotyledon parenchyma of common bean.

The cotyledon parenchyma cells of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) produce large quantities of storage proteins during embryo maturation; throughout this period, these cells also accumulate nuclear DNA (nDNA). To investigate the basis of this nDNA accumulation, we have measured storage protein mRNA pools, nDNA mass, and gene copy number at specific stages of cotyledon development. RNA blotting and hybridization show that transcripts encoding the major embryo-specific storage proteins are present very early in cotyledon development, accumulate in coordinate fashion to peak during mid-maturation, and fall in abundance prior to the onset of dormancy. During this same period, nDNA mass per parenchyma cell nucleus, as measured by Feulgen microspectrophotometry, increases from 2C-4C to about 64C (C being the haploid germ cell genomic complement). The nDNA values do not cluster around integral multiples of the diploid 2C amount. DNA blotting and hybridization are used to evaluate the relative representations of different classes of the bean genome in DNA samples isolated from vegetative tissues, from cotyledons beginning to accumulate storage proteins, and from cotyledons of late maturation embryos entering dormancy. The results demonstrate that the observed DNA accumulation in the cotyledon parenchyma is due to overlapping rounds of replication of the complete genome and not to disproportionate amplification of specific sequences nor to random DNA synthesis.

Cell Nucleus↗
PubMed1992

A proposal for a bean common mosaic subgroup of potyviruses.

In order to elucidate the taxonomic positions of bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and blackeye cowpea mosaic virus (B1CMV), several strains of these viruses were compared on the basis of host ranges, antigenic properties established with antisera to virions and to N-terminal peptide domains of their coat proteins, and high performance liquid chromatographic peptide profiles. The comparison includes three strains of BCMV, viz. NL1, NL3 and NY15, four strains of B1CMV, viz. Fla, Ind, NR, and W, and the Moroccan isolate (Mor) of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV), formerly designated as B1CMV-Mor. Based on these parameters, Fla, NR, and W are strains of one virus, whereas NL3, Ind and CABMV-Mor (and possibly NL1 and NY15) are separate viruses. In view of these characteristics which allow similar viruses to be separated, we propose that these viruses be included in a bean common mosaic subgroup of the genus Potyvirus.

Capsid↗
PubMed2026

Genomic resources to advance seed coat color and patterning genetics and breeding in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

Seed coat color and patterning are key quality traits in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that define market classes and strongly influence consumer preference and market value. These traits are controlled by a complex network of major genes (sometimes with epistatic interactions), which complicates the recovery of desired market class phenotypes following inter-market class hybridization. Although many of the underlying loci have been genetically mapped, diagnostic, high-throughput molecular markers for efficient allele tracking across the Middle American and Andean gene pools remain limited. In this study, we developed and validated 24 gene-specific PCR Allele Competitive Extension (PACE) markers targeting seven major seed coat color genes (G, B, V, J, Rk, T, and Z) and two patterning genes (CPi and CSt), together with a previously reported marker associated with the postharvest seed coat darkening locus (Psd). An additional PACE marker targeting the Phaseolin (Phs) locus was developed to distinguish Middle American (S-type) and Andean (T-type) gene pools, providing a complementary tool for assessing genetic background alongside seed coat-specific loci. Marker performance was evaluated across three diverse panels, revealing high diagnostic accuracy for most loci (90%-100%). However, for loci such as J, V, Rk, T, and Z, allele-specific markers or marker combinations were required to capture full allelic diversity. Haplotype analysis further revealed substantial allelic diversity across market classes and identified background-specific interactions. Collectively, these results provide a comprehensive set of high-resolution, gene-anchored PACE markers for seed coat color, patterning, and gene pool classification in common bean. These markers enable rapid and precise allele tracking in breeding populations and germplasm collections, facilitating marker-assisted selection for market class-specific seed coat traits and accelerating genetic improvement.

Phaseolus↗
PubMed1989

Phytic acid in stored common bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

Four varieties of common bean seeds stored at 4 degrees C, 80% relative humidity, for one to eight years showed no differences in proximal chemical composition, Seeds 5-6 years old absorbed more water than 1 to 4 year-old seeds. The cooking time required for five year-old seeds was 6 hours, while the fresh seeds needed 3/4-to-one hour cooking time. The most remarkable difference was in phytic acid content, which decreased 94% to 98% during long storage.

Fabaceae↗
PubMed1992

Strains of bean common mosaic virus consist of at least two distinct potyviruses.

Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) consists of a large number of pathotypes and strains which have largely been identified by their characteristic interactions with a selected number of differential bean cultivars. The relationships among these strains and other potyviruses that infect legumes are complex, with indications that BCMV, blackeye cowpea mosaic virus (BlCMV) and azuki bean mosaic virus (AzMV) may be strains of the one virus. Using high performance liquid chromatographic peptide profiles of coat-protein digests, the NL3 and NY15 strains of BCMV were compared with each other, with the Type and W strains of BlCMV and with the mild mottle strain of peanut stripe virus (PStV). The results suggest that BCMV-NL3 and BCMV-NY15 are distinct potyviruses, not strains of the one virus, and that BCMV-NY15 is a strain of the same potyvirus that includes BlCMV, PStV, AzMV and three potyvirus isolates (74, PM, PN) from soybeans.

Capsid↗
PubMed1992

Serotype A and B strains of bean common mosaic virus are two distinct potyviruses.

The serological relationships among strains of bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) (genus Potyvirus, family Potyviridae) were investigated by testing 13 isolates of the 10 known BCMV pathotypes with two monoclonal antibodies and six antisera to BCMV strains. In addition, other properties of serologically distinct BCMV strains were compared. Two groups of BCMV strains were obtained by ELISA and Western blot serology: serotype A contained the BCMV strains NL3, NL5, and NL8 and serotype B contained the BCMV strains NL1, NL2, NL4, NL6, US4, NL7, NY15, and Fla. SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and Western blotting of freshly purified preparations, and of extracts from leaves infected with eleven BCMV strains showed that the apparent molecular mass of the capsid protein of the serotype A isolates NL3, NL5, and NL8 are lower (about M(r) 33,000) than those of the serotype B isolates (M(r) 34,500 to 35,000). The normal lengths of the particles of the serotype A isolates were shorter (810-818 nm) than those of most isolates (except NL6 and NY15) of serotype B (847-886 nm). All isolates studied induced cytoplasmic pinwheel and scroll inclusions. Cells infected with serotype A isolates contained a specific type of proliferated endoplasmic reticulum which was never found in cells infected with serotype B isolates. The capsid protein gene of a representative member of each serotype was cloned and sequenced. Molecular mass calculations based upon nucleotide sequence-derived amino acid sequences yielded M(r) of 29,662 and 32,489 for the capsid proteins of the serotype A isolate NL8 and the serotype B isolate NL4, respectively. Comparison of the coat-protein sequences showed considerable differences at the N-termini whereas the core regions and the C-termini appeared to be highly conserved. Marked differences were also observed within the 3' non-coding regions of cloned cDNAs of NL 4 and NL 8. The striking differences between the two serotypes of BCMV strongly suggest that they be classified as two distinct potyviruses which naturally infect Phaseolus beans.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1992

Competition among Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. phaseoli strains for nodulation of common bean.

Six effective Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. phaseoli strains were examined for nodulation competitiveness on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), using all possible two-strain combinations of inoculum. Nodule occupancy was determined with strain-specific fluorescent antibodies. The strains were divided into three groups according to their overall competitive abilities on pole bean cv. Kentucky Wonder and bush bean cv. Bountiful. Strains TAL 182 and TAL 1472 were highly competitive (greater than 70% nodule occupancy); strains KIM-5, Viking 1, and CIAT 899 were moderately competitive (approximately 50% nodule occupancy); and strain CIAT 632 was poorly competitive (less than 5% nodule occupancy). The competitiveness of the six strains was similar on the two host cultivars. The proportion of competing strains in the inoculum influenced the nodule occupancy of the highly competitive and moderately competitive strains, but not that of the poorly competitive strain. Two outstanding strains (TAL 182 and TAL 1472) were identified as ideal model strains for molecular and genetic studies on nodulation competitiveness.

Fabaceae↗
PubMed1992

Nomenclature and relationships of some Brazilian leguminous potyviruses related to bean common mosaic and/or passionfruit woodiness viruses.

The main Brazilian literature of the last 10 years on potyviruses of leguminous plants related to bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and/or to passionfruit woodiness virus (PWV) is discussed and summarized. The viruses dealt with are canavalia acronecrosis, mosaico de canavalia, cassia yellow spot, cowpea green vein-banding, cowpea rugose mosaic and cowpea severe mottle. The viruses have similar biological properties, such as a host range restricted mainly to the Leguminosae, aphid transmission, seed transmission in leguminous plants, and various degrees of serological relationships with BCMV and PWV.

Brazil↗
PubMed1989

A lectin gene encodes the alpha-amylase inhibitor of the common bean.

An alpha-amylase inhibitor that inhibits insect and mammalian alpha-amylases but not plant alpha-amylases, is present in seeds of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). We have purified the alpha-amylase inhibitor by using a selective heat treatment in acidic medium and affinity chromatography with porcine pancreas alpha-amylase coupled to agarose. Under sodium dodecyl sulfate gel electrophoresis, the purified inhibitor gave rise to five bands with mobilities corresponding to molecular masses ranging from 14 to 19 kDa. N-terminal sequencing (up to 15 amino acids) of the polypeptides obtained from these bands resulted in only two different sequences matching two stretches of the amino acid sequence deduced from an already described lectin gene [Hoffman, L. M. (1984) J. Mol. Appl. Gen. 2,447-453]. This gene is different from but closely related to the genes that code for phytohemagglutinin, the major lectin of bean. Further evidence based on amino acid composition, identification of a precursor, and recognition of the product of the gene (expressed in Escherichia coli) by an anti-alpha-amylase inhibitor serum confirms that the inhibitor is encoded by this or a closely related lectin gene. This finding assigns a biological function, which has been described at the molecular level, to a plant lectin gene product and supports the defense role postulated for seed lectins. The lack of homology with other families of enzyme inhibitors suggests that this may be the first member of a new family of plant enzyme inhibitors.

Amino Acid Sequence↗
PubMed1979

Effect of some pesticides on micro-organisms in the rhizosphere of maize, common bean, or cotton.

Pot experiments were run to investigate the influence of temik (insecticide and nematocide) and of orthocide (fungicide) on the soil micro-organisms with maize, common bean, and cotton. The counts showed that in some cases there was no influence on the micro-organisms compared with the control, in some cases their numbers increased. On the other hand, depressive effects were recorded for varying periods. This supports the evidence that the pesticides are attacked by several types and groups of rhizospheric microflora; in some cases the by-products may be more toxic than the original toxicants. Generally, however, the recorded effects differed according to the chemical composition of the pesticides, the type and growth phase of each individual plant, and the micro-organisms concerned.

Depression, Chemical↗
PubMed1985

[Biochemical and nutritional value of seeds of the lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) in comparison with those of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)].

Composition in nutrients and antinutritional factors, digestibility and growth in rats fed diets prepared with raw and cooked beans of Ph. vulgaris, cultivar "Tacarigua", and Ph. lunatus cultivar "Tapiramo", are compared. Grains from both cultivars are similar in appearance, taste, nutritional value, and acceptability. Protein and phosphorus contents were greater in Ph. vulgaris than in Ph. lunatus seeds. The chemical score and availability of lysine were better in Ph. lunatus. Diets prepared with raw beans from Ph. lunatus resulted non toxic for the rats during a 12-day period of feeding. All rats fed with raw beans from Ph. Vulgaris died in the same period of time. Protein efficiency was better with cooked beans of Ph. lunatus. The cultivar "Tapiramo" (Ph. lunatus) is recommended for autoconsumption by small farmers.

Animals↗
PubMed1988

Culinary practices and consumption characteristics of common beans at the rural home level.

A survey was carried out on housewives of rural bean-producing areas for the purpose of collecting information on bean selection procedures, culinary practices and bean consumption in rural homes from four departments of northeastern Guatemala. The study sample consisted of 10 families selected at random from each of 19 municipalities. The questionnaire used had been pretested in two rural communities not included in the study sample. As already shown by other INCAP surveys of this nature, it was found that all families consumed common black beans, and on rare occasions beans of different color or species. With respect to cooking practices, it was found that beans are not usually soaked prior to cooking, and that few housewives add salt at the beginning of cooking. Two fractions are usually obtained, the cooked beans and the cooking broth. Another finding was that beans are consumed in four preparations: cooked whole, strained and fried, ground and fried, and cooked and fried. Bean broth is consumed by both adults and children, and a thick broth is preferred since it is considered to be more nutritious and better tasting. Children begin to consume bean broth as early as two months of age, and beans at 14 months. The average amount of broth ingested was 62 g, and whole cooked beans, 70 g. Mothers surveyed indicated that broth was administered to children because: it was nutritious (56% of the mothers); in order to teach children how to eat (15%); or because of its taste (9%). Regarding the hard-to-cook phenomenon, 32% of the housewives indicated that storage time was responsible for it, while 17% attributed this condition to bad seeds, and 18% to sun-drying or inadequate postharvest practices and to their preparation for consumption. Although the survey confirmed the importance that common beans have in rural diets, the main finding was that the first bean food product fed to children is the bean-cooking liquor or broth, which on the average contains 8.52% of total solids and 1.48% protein.

Cooking↗