IAC-Alvorada and IAC-Diplomata: new common bean cultivars

The aim of common bean breeding programs is the development of high-yielding cultivars, with multiple disease resistance and high technological and nutritional grain quality. Two cultivars, IAC-Alvorada with carioca grain, and IAC-Diplomata with black grain, meet these standards, according to the results of trials of Value for Cultivation and Use (VCU) 2005/2006/2007 in Sao Paulo. The cultivars, developed by, the Instituto Agronomico de Campinas, were registered by, the MAPA/RNC.