2009-05-312009-05-311982https://hdl.handle.net/10365/4741The article concerns bean research at the North Dakota State University under Dr. Ken Grafton and Dr. Glen Weisner. They were undertaking a new program in the hopes of creating bean varieties with these characteristics: uright, high protein (quality and quantity), nitrogen-fixing, low flatulence, high yield, disease resistant or tolerant, adapted to a short growing season and that is does not discolor. The article discusses their efforts using a new procedure in the crossing of varieties in greenhouses to produce their desired results.North Dakota State UniversityDry beansArticle