Conference Paper

Mejoramiento de habichuela en el Ecuador

The objectives, criteria, and evaluation methods of the research projects carried out in Ecuador as part of the vegetable program are described. Projects include the evaluation of improved var.; selection of segregating lines; adaptation nurseries for advanced lines; yield tests of promising lines; stability tests of selected var.; adequate fertilization levels; weed, pest, and disease control; toxic waste in the harvested product; harvest; and storage. Charts with the results obtained are included. (CIAT)