Interaction of common bacterial blight bacteria with disease resistance quantitative trait loci in common bean.

Common bacterial blight (CBB) of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. phaseoli and X.

Inheritance of White Mold Resistance in Phaseolus vulgaris × P. coccineus Crosses.

The fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, cause of white mold, is known to attack >400 plant species. It is a widespread problem in dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in the United States, causing >30% average yield losses. Low to moderate levels of resistance are found in dry bean.

Comparison of Sources and Lines Selected for Drought Resistance in Common Bean.

Drought is a major constraint to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production worldwide. Our objectives were to (i) identify sources of drought resistant germplasm in common bean cultivars and (ii) compare drought resistant germplasm with lines selected from interracial and intergene pool populations.