Disclosing the Nutritional Quality Diversity of Portuguese Common Beans—The Missing Link for Their Effective Use in Protein Quality Breeding Programs

Disclosing the Nutritional Quality Diversity of Portuguese Common Beans—The Missing Link for Their Effective Use in Protein Quality Breeding Programs

The common bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) represents a sustainable and affordable source of protein, namely, to populations with vegetarian dietary habits. Despite the national germplasm genetic diversity, little is known about the Portuguese accessions’ nutritional and protein qual...

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Main Authors: Elsa Mecha, Sofia Natalello, Bruna Carbas, Andreia Bento da Silva, Susana T. Leitão, Carla Brites, Maria Manuela Veloso, Diego Rubiales, Judite Costa, Maria de Fátima Cabral, Maria E. Figueira, Maria C. Vaz Patto, Maria R. Bronze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
common bean
variability
food sustainability
nutritional value
protein quality
amino acid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/2/221

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