French Bean Diseases and Bean Fly in East Africa

Abstract

During the past year planters in the Tanga and Northern Provinces of Tanganyika Territory have inquired what explanations can be offered for the poor growth and low yields that have been obtained with French beans. The present article calls attention to factors which are in a considerable degree responsible, and it should encourage planters to a renewed interest in the crop. The market price, while not high, has in itself not discouraged bean culture, but together with low yields and poor appearance of the harvested beans-it has reduced the acreage in recent years. Higher yields and better appearance, both of which are possible, will to a large extent off-set low average prices.