Seed curvature as a useful marker to transfer morphologic, agronomic, chemical and sensory traits from Ganxet common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Given the ease of determining seed curvature and its apparently simple control, this trait could be used as an easy-to-select morphological marker to transfer high protein content and low mealiness to other varieties by backcross procedures, regardless of whether the correlation between traits is due to pleiotropic or linkage effects.