Research on the main productivity features in an assortment of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) in the environmental conditions from NE Romania

This paper presents an assessment of the main features of productivity in an assortment of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.), in the conditions from Northeastern Romania. The research was carried out during 2012 and 2013 years, on a number of 10 populations of runner bean, collected from the United Kingdom, Iași, Bacău, Suceava, Vaslui, Galați and Botoșani counties. The following yield features were determined: vigour of the plant, the number of branches / plant, the pod size, the seed size, the number of seeds / pod, number of seeds / plant, weight of 1000 grains (MMB), yield measured per plant and per unit of area (ha). The plants were voluble in all local populations of runner bean and the size was over 2 m. The plant vigour, at the whole range was medium to large. A special feature is that the color of flowers is correlated with the color of seeds: the plants with white flowers have white seeds and the plants with red flowers had violet + black seeds; the plants with red flowers and white wings had beige seeds with a brown design. The vegetation period varied between 130 and 140 days to the entire range of runner bean. The earliest population was Coccineus 2, with a period of 106 – 113 days, from sunrise to seed maturation. A thousand grain weight (MMB) ranged from 1115 g (Coccineus 2) and 1310 g (Coccineus 4), with an average of 1207,1 g. The evaluated seed yields ranged from 1735,2 k

Junimea Vinului Iași – un grup local de inițiativă și promovare oenologică

This paper presents the Junimea Vinului Iași group description. This group is made up of wine lovers with different backrounds and hase as a aim to promote the culture of wine quality. The group holds regular meetings were they discussed various oenological topics, also wine tastings and promoting various wine producers in cyberspace and beyond. As a result of a year of activity, the group has developed co-opting various subject areas and develop a series of recommendations that are promoted via internet (social media networking)

Preliminary studies on plum plantations entomofauna

This paper summarizes the literature on entomofauna of plum orchards. The purpose of this paper is to present the state of knowledge on the main pests of plum plantations existing in our country and beyond. The research was made based on comparative studies and case studies data from the literature. The plum, for Romania, is a fruit tree species with ancient resonance. Great adaptability to different climatic and soil conditions made the plum tree to grow and produce spontaneous or cultivated varieties, range and variety being virtually limitless. Worldwide, the plum tree is attacked by over 90 pest species belonging to the following orders: the Acari order: 6 species; the Heteroptera order: 4 species; the Homoptera order: 16 species; the Coleoptera order: 18 species; the Hymenoptera order: 7 species; the Lepidoptera order: 33 species; the Diptera order: 1 species; the Rodentia order: 2 species. As a general conclusion, the plum tree is attacked by a large number of pests, which, depending on region, weather conditions etc., can adversely affect fruit production

Preliminary studies on the main pest control methods of plum plantations

This paper summarizes the literature on the main pest control methods of plum orchards. The purpose of the paper is to present the state of knowledge on the main pest control methods of plum plantations existing in our country and beyond. The research was made based on comparative studies and case studies based on data from the specialized literature. Integrated pest management is a system of measures using all available methods, including biological and agrotechnical, as well as pesticides, to predict and prevent economic damage caused by pests. Pests are any organisms, including weeds, insects, disease pathogens, which are harmful to the planting, crop growth, harvesting and marketing of the fruit. Integrated pest management is a good practice in horticulture because, potentially, it can increase productivity, reduce costs and contribute to the stability of agriculture and environment. As a general conclusion, plum pests can be combated by both conventional and unconventional methods

Economic efficiency assessment of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) in intercropping system

The paper presents the economic efficiency assesment of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.), cultivated in intercropping system. The crop was established by direct sowing in the field, in three variants of plant arrangement, namely: intercropping with common maize, intercropping with sunflower and intercropping with Jerusalem artichoke. The technological estimate elaboration meant the enumeration of technological links for each experimental variant, since the previous crop abolition and ending with harvesting. The results were reported at the unit area (hectare-ha), indicating obvious differences between the studied variants

Experimental results on runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) behaviour depending on the trellising system

This paper presents the behavior of the runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) in three crop trellising systems: with maize plants (intercropping), on individual string on a single row and on trellis with synthetic mesh. Runner bean and maize were sown at the same time, in early May, at a distance of 0.4 m between nests and 1 m between rows . The results were evaluated based on the main morphological and phenological plant features, including those regarding agro-productivity. The results revealed significant differences between the studied variants and highlighted the superiority of trellising system on individual string on a single row

Swot analysis of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) cultivation in intercropping system

This paper presents the SWOT analysis of a runner bean crop (Phaseolus coccineus L.) in intercropping system, using maize, sunflower and Jerusalem artichokes as associated plants, in the conditions of North-Eastern Romania. Runner bean can be cultivated in several crop systems, associated or interleaved, depending on the area, traditions, technical possibilities etc. Runner bean cultivation interspersed with maize is traditionally the best known, but it may be successfully done with sunflower or Jerusalem artichoke, whose stem is also the suport system for the runner bean plants. The SWOT analysis shows, as a main advantage, the fact that runner bean is a species with a high level of rusticity and a higher ecological plasticity than the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), due to higher resistance or tolerance to pathogens. Grown in intercropping system, it benefits from an improved microclimate, close to environmental requirements. A weak point is the competition for the elements that are necessary for the growth and development of plants, which interleaving is performed with. As an opportunity, runner bean cultivation in intercropping system can increase quality and quantity of production. Among threats, the adverse weather conditions which may compromise the crop are highlighted. In conclusion, intercropping system can be adopted with good results for runner bean cultivation in the conditions of North-Eastern Romania