Book Chapter

El poroto chaucha Phaseolus vulgaris L. en la Argentina: Historia y situacion actual

author(s)

Granval de Millan, N.

regions
  • Argentina
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Granval de millan, N.1987. El poroto chaucha Phaseolus vulgaris L. en la Argentina: Historia y situacion actual . In: Davis, J., Janssen, W. (comps.). El mejoramiento genético de la habichuela en América Latina: Memorias de un taller, CIAT, Cali, Colombia, 11 al 15 de mayo de 1987 . Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 73-134. (Documento de trabajo no. 30)

A brief historic and statistic review of snap bean use as staple in Argentina is presented. A detailed analysis of the 4 major producing areas (Buenos Aires, Tucuman, Mendoza, and Santa Fe) is included along with a diagram with information on plant habit, or pod shape and color of the more frequently used cv. in Argentina. Snap bean destination and production prices are analyzed. The crop's main diseases and pests are listed as well as the research projects being carried out in the country. (CIAT)