ABSTRACT Although numerous studies have been conducted with common bean regarding nitrogen (N) dose, time of application, and source in no-till (NT) soils in Brazil, the heterogeneity of the results makes it difficult to establish technical recommendations based on individualized studies. This meta-analysis aimed to rank the main factors influencing common bean response to N management in NT areas. The database consisted of 99 scientific papers that encompassed 160 trials and 2394 observations. In general, the probability of obtaining a […]

ABSTRACT Knowledge of the responses of bean plants as a function of N fertilization or seed inoculation with rhizobia can direct crops to different market niches in different technological levels. The roots nodulation and the yield grains of 10 bean cultivars on nitrogen fertilization and seed inoculation with Rhizobium freirei were evaluated aiming to identify, in terms of grain yield, the more efficient and responsive to nitrogen fertilization, as well to symbiotic N fixation in relation to N fertilization. Two […]

The paper recycling process produces a large amount of waste and applying it on the soil may be one important strategy for use of this product. However, it is necessary to study the effects of application of this waste product on soil properties and crop performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of paper recycling waste on the chemical properties of an acidic Inceptisol and on the yield of soybean and common bean. A randomized complete […]

The influence of cover crops and their management on the maintenance or improvement of soil physical quality in areas under organic production should be investigated. This study aimed to determine the influence of the cover crops sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea), pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp), velvet bean (Mucuna aterrima), sorghum (Sorgum technicum), and fallow on physical properties of soil under organic cultivation of common bean and corn, in no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) systems. The study was conducted […]

Soil porosity influences plant development since root growth and crop yield are determined by the root depth. The objective of this study was to investigate the linear and spatial variability and correlations between common bean yield and soil porosity. The bean grain yield of the irrigated cultivar Carioca IAC was analyzed in the growing season 2004/2005, in Selviria-MS, as well as macroporosity (MA), microporosity (MI) and total porosity (TP), in a Dystroferric Red Latosol, at four depths: 1 (0.0-0.10 m), 2 (0.10-0.20 m), 3 (0.20-0.30 m) […]

Nutrient dynamics of common bean grown under no-tillage system presents some particularities, requiring additional information for its adequate management. The present study was carried out on a typic Haplustox, in Selvíria County, MS, Brazil, with the objective of evaluating the effect of different levels and periods of nitrogen application on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield. A randomized complete block design in a 3 x 5 factorial scheme, with four replications was used. Treatments consisted of sidedressing urea at five […]

The effect of N applications (time and rates) on chlorophyll and N contents in bean leaves was evaluated and correlations among them and with the yield established. Carried out in the Selvíria region, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil, the experiment was set up in a completely randomized block design in a factorial 3 x 5 scheme. Treatments consisted in the combination of N (urea) application by side dressing at five levels (0, 35, 70, 105, and 140 kg ha-1 of N) at three times […]

Root system growth of the common bean, variety IAC-Carioca, under center pivot irrigation in rotation with fallow; corn; black oat; sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.); pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] and velvet bean (Mucuna aterrima) was evaluated during a non-conventional (Autumn – Winter) cultivation period, from 1993 to 1995, on a typic Haplorthox soil, at an experimental area of the Instituto Agronômico, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. The crop sequences of common bean with corn and green manure […]