Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Pest/disease resistance, increased yield stability, reduced cooking time, biofortification (iron, zinc) Widely planted (~80% households grow beans); key protein & income source; high per-capita consumption — nutrition and

Socioeconomic Justification
Widely planted (~80% households grow beans); key protein & income source; high per-capita consumption — nutrition and market importance.
GEd Potential
Medium
Existing R&D
National breeding (RAB), CGIAR/CIAT bean programs, value-chain studies (postharvest loss work); some molecular breeding activity.
Actual Annual Production (tonnes)
449000