International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience (IJPAB)
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 5
First page : (1161) Last page : (1169)
Article doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.5869

Scaling Niche Specific Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties Based on Participatory Varietal Selection in Western Kenya

J. P. Yadavendra*, Omprakash Gadade and Sunil Dash
TechnoServe India, B1-201, Centre Point, Opp. Bawla Masjid, 243-A.N.M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel (E), Mumbai-400013, India
*Corresponding Author E-mail: jpykmw99@gmail.com
Received: 9.10.2017  |  Revised: 26.10.2017   |  Accepted: 28.10.2017  

 ABSTRACT

In view of the wide gap between demand and supply of certified beans seed, limited varietal profile and seed scarcity in Kenya, the present study was undertaken in which six beans varieties procured across diverse Kenyan agro ecological situations were evaluated in participatory mode. The study was under taken in agro climatic conditions of Bungoma and Siaya counties of Western Kenya to find out basket of choice of farmer preferred varieties of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) through participatory varietal selection. 39 PVSs in Bungoma and 13 in Siaya were laid out at farmers’ fields representing varied agro climatic situations. The preference analysis was based on four important characteristics viz., grain yield, maturity duration, diseases reaction and grain colour acceptance. The exercise provided farmers with a structured questionnaire to make their choice for subsequent analysis to enable identification of preferred bean varieties. The maximum preference rank and index for KAT-X-56, KK-16, GLP-2 and KK-194 varieties in Siaya suggested their preference by farmers. Siaya being a rainfall deficit area farmers can select KAT-X-56 and if its seed is not available than they may plan for other variety  from any one out of these. In Bungoma the preference was for KK-16, KK-194 and Wairimu Dwarf varieties as evidenced from grain yield, diseases reaction and grain colour acceptance. If a Bungoma farmer prefer to grow an early maturing variety than KAT-X-56 is a suitable choice.

Key words: Phaseolus vulgaris L., Participatory varietal selection, Western Kenya agro-ecological situation, Preference ranking, Farmer preferred varieties

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Cite this article: Yadavendra, J.P., Gadade O. and Dash, S., Scaling Niche Specific Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties Based On Participatory Varietal Selection in Western Kenya, Int. J. Pure App. Biosci.5(5): 1161-1169 (2017). doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2320-7051.5869