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A survey of the analytical composition of field beans (Vicia faba L.)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

A. Eden
A. Eden
Affiliation:
National Agricultural Advisory Service, Eastern Region, Cambridge
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Summary

Studies were made of the proximate and mineral compositions of modern strains of both spring· and winter-sown beans. The majority of the winter beans were of the Throws M.S. variety, of the spring beans Minors. On the dry-matter basis spring beans averaged 31·4% crude.protein, winter beans 26·5%—a highly significant difference. The true protein values showed a parallel trend. Winter beans averaged 9% crude fibre, spring beans 8%, again a highly significant difference. The strains confirmed the usually accepted levels of oil and of the principal mineral components, except that modern beans appear to be richer in phosphorus.

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Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 70 , Issue 3 , June 1968 , pp. 299 - 301
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1968

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