PROPOSAL for introduction of a technology for dry bean production in India


  Originator institution
  Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo
Director: Senior Researcher Dr. Dimiter Petakov
Phone: 359 (0)58 603 125
Fax: 359 (0)5731 4448
e-mail: dai_gt@dobrich.net


  Technology options

Genotype:
Two dry bean varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are proposed for introduction:
  • Habit type: erect, unclimbing; vegetation period: total temperature sum required from sowing to maturation: 1700-1800o C; complete resistance to halo blight; seeds: white color, kidney-shaped, 1 000 seed weight: 440-460 g; a pulse crop; yield potential under production conditions: 3 000 - 3 200 kg/ha. "
  • Habit type: erect, unclimbing; vegetation period: total temperature sum required from sowing to maturation: 1800-2000o C; complete resistance to halo blight; seeds: white color, cylindrical to kidney-shaped, 1 000 seed weight: 180-200 g; a pulse crop, suitable for canning; yield potential under production conditions: 3 500 - 3 800 kg/ha.

Production characteristics of technology

  • Use of mechanization: in 80-100 % of the elements;
  • Use of conventional machines - only harvesting requires a specific approach;
  • Use of pesticides: 90-100 %;
  • Use of mineral fertilization: moderate, depending on the agrochemical parameters of soil.

Stages of introduction

  1. The Originator institution has to receive information about the agroecological conditions (including soil types, climate, specificity of terrain) and the production conditions (including agriculture system, technical equipment, etc.) in the respective region of India so that the team of authors can evaluate the possibilities for adaptation of the technology.
  2. Signing of an agreement for introduction of the varieties.
  3. Conducting a demonstration field trial.

Contact person
Senior Researcher Dr. Gencho Milev, phone: 359 (0) 58 879 228; e-mail: gencho_milev@yahoo.com