Research Article

Genetic Advancement and Variability of Released Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties from 1974–2009 GC in Ethiopia

Table 2

Description of common bean varieties.

VarietySeed colorSeed sizeYear of release

TaborGraySmall1998/99
Hawassa dumeRedSmall2008
DimutuRedSmall2003
NasirRedSmall2003
DemeR.speckledLarge2008
Awash MelkaWhiteSmall1998/99
Roba−1GraySmall1990
ZebraW.speckledMedium1998/99
Awash−1WhiteSmall1990
Red WolayitaRedSmall1974
Bobe redRedMedium2006
WodoGrayLarge2003
LehodeWhiteLarge2009
ChercherRedMedium2006
HaramayaCreamLarge2006