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A candidate gene marker at the red kidney color locus (Rk) enables the development of slow-darkening pink beans.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 20 May 2026
Osborne Caroline, McClean Phillip E, Garzón Alvaro Soler, Oladzad-Nejad Atena, Lee Rian, Miklas Phillip N, Osorno Juan M, Faris Justin D, Roy Jayanta
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KEY MESSAGE: Identification of Rk candidate gene and diagnostic markers enabled precise introduction of the slow‑darkening (SD) allele into pink beans, producing stable SD phenotypes and expanding breeding utility across market classes. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a globally important and nutritious crop with diverse market classes. Multiple genes control the seed coat color and patterns that...
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