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Genetic parameters and breeding strategies for high levels of iron and zinc in Phaseolus vulgaris L.

S. M. Martins, Melo, P. G. S., Faria, L. C., Souza, T. L. P. O., Melo, L. C., Pereira, H. S., Martins, S. M., Melo, P. G. S., Faria, L. C., Souza, T. L. P. O., Melo, L. C., and Pereira, H. S., Genetic parameters and breeding strategies for high levels of iron and zinc in Phaseolus vulgaris L., vol. 15, p. -, 2016.

One of the current focus of common bean breeding programs in Brazil is to increase iron (FeC) and zinc content (ZnC) in grains. The objectives of this study were to estimate genetic parameters for FeC and ZnC in common bean, verify the need for conducting multi-site evaluation tests, identify elite lines that combine high FeC and ZnC with good adaptability, stability, and agronomic potential, and examine the genetic association between FeC and ZnC. Elite lines (140) were evaluated for important agronomic traits in multiple environments.

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