Evaluation of Mung Bean Varieties for Adaptation to Tennessee Growing Conditions
Abstract
This study evaluates the adaptability and performance of mung bean varieties across different agricultural settings in Tennessee, incorporating conventional and organic farming practices to enhance crop rotation biodiversity. Trials conducted in Nashville, Memphis, and Carthage focused on assessing the growth and yield of mung bean varieties (AAMU, Berken, Handy Pantry Organic, and OK2000) post-winter wheat rotation with varied planting dates, tillage methods, and row spacing. Despite environmental challenges, such as drought and weed competition, our findings indicate a robust adaptability of mung beans to Tennessee's climate, with significant yield variations based on variety, location, and year. In Nashville during 2023, the Handy Pantry Organic variety demonstrated superior performance in terms of yield and biomass, particularly with later planting dates that minimized weed competition. Soil analysis across locations informed management practices, with Memphis showing a notable yield increase to up to 1,500 lbs./acre under higher seed density and irrigation. planting dates in Nashville impacted the performance of Mung bean with late June significantly outyielding Mid may with a p value of (<0.001). The study identified the critical role of weed management, especially in organic settings like Carthage, affecting the overall yield. Through detailed soil and phenotypic analyses, this research reveals mung bean's potential to contribute significantly to sustainable agriculture in Tennessee, diversifying crop rotations and enhancing production within the state's unique environmental constraints.
Subject Area
Agriculture|Plant sciences|Nutrition|Horticulture
Recommended Citation
Joshua Relyea,
"Evaluation of Mung Bean Varieties for Adaptation to Tennessee Growing Conditions"
(2024).
ETD Collection for Tennessee State University.
Paper AAI31141257.
https://digitalscholarship.tnstate.edu/dissertations/AAI31141257