Bean Breeding and Genetics

Developing New Bean Lines Since 1977

Crop Science Building

Bean Breeding and Genetics

Developing New Bean Lines Since 1977

    Our goals are to

    • Develop high yielding, disease resistant, novel bean lines for commercialization and utilization by bean producers in Ontario, Canada, and the rest of the world.
    • Discover new knowledge about:
      • The diversity of the bean breeding germplasm in Canada.
      • Genes that control yield, disease resistance, and atmospheric N2 fixation.
      • Determinants of bean quality.
    • Educate highly qualified personnel for the pulse industry in Canada.

    Bean Planting 2024