Identification of QTLs/ Candidate Genes for Seed Mineral Contents in Common Bean ( L.) Through Genotyping-by-Sequencing.

Throughout the ages, the common bean has been consumed by humanity as an important food staple crop and source of nutrition on a global scale. Since its domestication, a wide spectrum of phenotypic and genotypic investigations have been carried out to unravel the potential of this crop and to understand the process of nutrient accumulation along with other desirable characteristics. The common bean is one of the essential legume crops due to its high protein and micronutrient content.