Boost French bean seed yield by focusing on individual pod weight
The researchers studied French bean plants to see how different traits affect seed yield. They looked at things like pod length, pod weight, and number of seeds per pod. They found that bigger pods with more seeds inside led to higher seed yield. The weight of individual pods had the biggest impact on seed yield, followed by the number of seeds per pod and the weight of 100 seeds. This information can help breeders choose the best plants to improve seed production.