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Explore our latest dry bean varieties and connect with distributors for licensing and inquiries.
New Dry Bean Varieties
We’re excited to announce the upcoming release of dry bean varieties developed through advanced computational breeding at the University of Guelph. These varieties offer enhanced yield, disease resistance, and adaptability to diverse environmental conditions, supporting sustainable agriculture for growers across North America.
OAC 23-1
- Very early maturity
- Anthracnose race 73 resistant
- Marker for resistance to Common Bacterial Blight
- I gene for Bean Common Mosaic Virus Resistance
- Good harvestability
OAC 22-B1
- Early maturity
- Anthracnose race 73 resistant
- Moderate resistant to Common Bacterial Blight
- I gene for Bean Common Mosaic Virus Resistance
- Excellent harvestability
OAC 23-D1
- Full maturity
- Large seed size
- Anthracnose race 73 resistant
- I gene for Bean Common Mosaic Virus Resistance
- Good harvestability
OAC 22-NDC1
- The First Non-Darkening Cranberry Bean
- Mid Maturity
- Good Yield
- Anthracnose race 73 resistant
- Very Good Cooking Quality and Excellent Upright Plant Architecture
O18HR007y
- Full Maturity
- Excellent Yield
- Anthracnose race 73 resistant
- Tolerant to common bacterial blight
- Good Upright Plant Architecture for Direct Combining
For detailed licensing information, download our Call for Licensing PDF or contact the Research Innovation Office.
Steve Dinka
Technology Transfer Manager, Germplasm
Works with plant breeders, government, industry leaders, companies, and growers to increase the commercial impact of new U of G plant varieties.
Email: germplasm@uoguelph.ca
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Dry Bean Variety Distributors
R.T. Bolton and Sons
43234 Winthrop Road, RR#1
Dublin, ON N0K 1E0
Tel: (519) 525-6430
secan.com/members/rt-bolton-sons
Underwood Grain Ltd.
41797 Howick-Turnberry Road
Wingham, ON N0G 2W0
Tel: 519-335-3579
www.underwoodgrain.com
