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ArticleBMC plant biology2024

Cultivating sustainable futures: multi-environment evaluation and seed yield stability of faba bean (Vicia faba L.) genotypes by using different stability parameters in Ethiopia.

Demekech Wondaferew, Destaw Mullualem, Walelgn Bitewlgn, Zelalem Kassa, Yekoye Abebaw, Habib Ali, Kelelaw Kebede, Tessema Astatkie

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Demekech WondaferewDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Destaw MullualemDepartment of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia. destaw.mullualem@gmail.com.
Walelgn BitewlgnDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Zelalem KassaDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Yekoye AbebawDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Habib AliDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Kelelaw KebedeDepartment of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Food and Climate Science, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia.
Tessema AstatkieFaculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS, Canada.

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Abstract

Faba bean is an important legume crop with significant potential to contribute to sustainable agricultural systems and food security in Ethiopia. Despite its importance, the crop is prone to various biotic and abiotic constraints that can reduce seed yield and affect its stability and adaptability. To identify stable and adaptable genotypes, 10 faba bean genotypes were evaluated at three locations over two growing seasons using different stability parameters. Genotype-by-environment interaction (GGE biplot) and additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) analyses are the statistical methods used to evaluate crop genotype performance across different environments to identify high-performing, stable, and adaptable genotypes and to highlight preferable environments for genotype differentiation. This study utilized cultivar superiority, regression coefficients, and deviations from regression parameters that provide valuable insights into genotype performance under varying environmental conditions. This approach helps to identify robust cultivars that can thrive across different agricultural settings and challenges, ultimately contributing to improved crop production and food security. The results revealed that G9, G8, and G7 are the three most stable and adaptable genotypes. These faba bean genotypes showed greater resilience to environmental changes and improved suitability for sustainable production, making them better options for local farmers. They also bolster resilience against climate variability and ultimately ensure agricultural sustainability. The AMMI model indicated that the genotype-environment interaction (GEI) significantly influences seed yield. These findings provide crucial insights into the genetic potential of faba bean genotypes that can help breeding programs to develop high-yielding, adaptable, and stable varieties for the region and other areas with similar agro-ecological conditions.

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GenotypeSeedsVicia fabaCrops, AgriculturalEnvironmentEthiopiaGene-Environment InteractionAMMIGGEMulti-environment trialsSeed yieldStability

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