The effects of cultivar, growing location and year on physico-chemical and cooking characteristics of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were investigated and the relationship between these characteristics was determined. Twenty dry bean cultivars were grown in two different locations for two … Continue reading →
Selection of the appropriate Bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculant formulation, rate and combination of products is dependent on field history, equipment available, cost of inoculant and environmental conditions. The objective of this study was to compare fourteen inoculant products, formulations, rates and … Continue reading →
Evaluation of the effects of cool night temperatures (10°C) and cool day/night temperatures (15°C/10°C) during reproductive development of soybeans on photosynthetic and respiratory gas-exchange, chlorophyll fluorescence, day/night carbon partitioning and export with respect to the feedback induced limitations of photosynthesis, … Continue reading →
Soybean protein content varies among varieties and is also affected by environmental factors. Very short growing environments may reduce soybean protein content and coincidentally increase oil content. In this project, we will evaluate soybean varieties and breeding lines for protein … Continue reading →
The proposed investigation will determine which bean type (black or navy) has the greatest potency for positively modifying blood vessel structure and function, blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels. The spontaneously hypertensive rat, which develops arterial stiffness and undergoes arterial … Continue reading →
The increasing rate of cardiovascular diseases is due in part to high blood cholesterol levels, which enhance atherosclerotic plaque formation and subsequent blood flow impediment. Some plant proteins, especially those present in legume seeds are resistant to digestion within the … Continue reading →