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Phaseolus vulgaris

Bean

Category
plantae
Primary role
crop
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Phaseolus

Plantae | Tracheophyta | Magnoliopsida | Fabales | Fabaceae | Phaseolus

External: GBIF #5350438

84 AI-consensus-verified claims across 5 interaction categories.

Related entities

Top entities sharing the most verified claims with Phaseolus vulgaris.

facilitation 11 claims
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “beans may positively effect an environment that has more nitrogen”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Vandermeer J.H. (2011) · The Ecology of Agroecosystems · p. 73 #6492214
  • This entity is the object of facilitation by Zea mays (Corn) · effect: context_dependent
    “maize plant uses phosphorous from the environment”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Vandermeer J.H. (2011) · The Ecology of Agroecosystems · p. 78 #6492215
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “LER_Y = 800/1200 + 600/800 = 1.42”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Connor D.J., Loomis R.S., Cassman K.G. (2011) · Crop Ecology: Productivity and Management in Agricultural Systems, Second Edition · p. 63 #6492221
  • This entity is the object of facilitation by Tephrosia vogelii (Vogel tephrosia) · effect: beneficial
    “the second crop (bean) by 96%”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Buck L.E., Lassoie J.P., Fernandes E.C.M. (1999) · Agroforestry in Sustainable Agricultural Systems #6492241
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “bean-maize milpa intercropping improved food security in Latin America”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Bezner Kerr R., Madsen S., Stuber M., Liebert J., Enloe S., Borghino N., Parros P., Mutyambai D., Prudhon M., Wezel A. (2021) · Can agroecology improve food security and nutrition? A review #6495171
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “legumes can contribute up to 15% of the N in an intercropped cereal”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Brooker R.W., Bennett A.E., Cong W.-F., Daniell T.J., George T.S., Hallett P.D., Hawes C., Iannetta P.P.M., Jones H.G., Karley A.J., Li L., McKenzie B.M., Pakeman R.J., Paterson E., Schob C., Shen J., Squire G., Watson C.A., Zhang C., Zhang F., Zhang J., White P.J. (2015) · Improving intercropping: a synthesis of research in agronomy, plant physiology and ecology · p. 110 #6495222
  • This entity is the object of facilitation by Cucurbita spp. · effect: beneficial
    “Squash acts as groundcover during the early season, reducing competition with early-season weeds and water losses by evaporation”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Brooker R.W., Bennett A.E., Cong W.-F., Daniell T.J., George T.S., Hallett P.D., Hawes C., Iannetta P.P.M., Jones H.G., Karley A.J., Li L., McKenzie B.M., Pakeman R.J., Paterson E., Schob C., Shen J., Squire G., Watson C.A., Zhang C., Zhang F., Zhang J., White P.J. (2015) · Improving intercropping: a synthesis of research in agronomy, plant physiology and ecology · p. 109 #6495224
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “legumes can contribute up to 15% of the N in an intercropped cereal”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Brooker R.W., Bennett A.E., Cong W.-F., Daniell T.J., George T.S., Hallett P.D., Hawes C., Iannetta P.P.M., Jones H.G., Karley A.J., Li L., McKenzie B.M., Pakeman R.J., Paterson E., Schob C., Shen J., Squire G., Watson C.A., Zhang C., Zhang F., Zhang J., White P.J. (2015) · Improving intercropping: a synthesis of research in agronomy, plant physiology and ecology #6495580
  • This entity is the object of facilitation by Cucurbita spp. · effect: beneficial
    “the 'three sisters' polyculture of maize, beans and squash”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Brooker R.W., Bennett A.E., Cong W.-F., Daniell T.J., George T.S., Hallett P.D., Hawes C., Iannetta P.P.M., Jones H.G., Karley A.J., Li L., McKenzie B.M., Pakeman R.J., Paterson E., Schob C., Shen J., Squire G., Watson C.A., Zhang C., Zhang F., Zhang J., White P.J. (2015) · Improving intercropping: a synthesis of research in agronomy, plant physiology and ecology #6495581
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Solanum tuberosum (Irish Potato) · effect: beneficial
    “beans did the opposite”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Kuepper G., Dodson M., Duncan J. (2016) · Companion Planting & Botanical Pesticides: Concepts & Resources · p. 5 #6495593
  • This entity is the subject of facilitation on Zea mays (Corn) · effect: beneficial
    “the crop was usually planted between the corn rows at the last cultivation”
    interactsWith ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Krauss F.G. (1932) · Commercial Vegetable Production in Hawaii · p. 61 #6495630
herbivory 22 claims
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Empoasca spp. · effect: harmful
    “Empoasca spp. (leafhoppers) and Diabrotica spp. (leaf beetles) in beans can be greatly reduced by interplanting”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Altieri M.A., Farrell J.G., Hecht S.B., Liebman M., Magdoff F., Murphy B., Norgaard R.B., Sikor T.O. (1995) · Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture · p. 165 #6492207
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Diabrotica spp. · effect: harmful
    “Diabrotica spp. (leaf beetles) in beans can be greatly reduced by interplanting both crops”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Altieri M.A., Farrell J.G., Hecht S.B., Liebman M., Magdoff F., Murphy B., Norgaard R.B., Sikor T.O. (1995) · Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture · p. 165 #6492208
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Urbanus proteus (Bean Leafroller) · effect: harmful
    “the bean leafroller, Urbanus proteus”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Dent D. (2000) · Insect Pest Management, 2nd Edition · p. 64 #6492383
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Nezara viridula (Southern Green Shield Bug) · effect: harmful
    “it injures soybeans, peas, beans, cotton, tomato, pecan, citrus, and other crops”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P. (2002) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 109 #6492572
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Epilachna varivestis (Ladybird Beetle) · effect: harmful
    “the Mexican bean beetle, Epilachna varivestis, is an important defoliator of snap beans, lima beans, and soybeans”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P. (2002) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 118 #6492595
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Trichoplusia ni (Cabbage Looper) · effect: harmful
    “cabbage loopers Trichoplusia ni”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Dent D. (2000) · Insect Pest Management, 2nd Edition · p. 64 #6492912
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Urbanus proteus (Bean Leafroller) · effect: harmful
    “the bean leafroller, Urbanus proteus”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Dent D. (2000) · Insect Pest Management, 2nd Edition · p. 64 #6492913
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Popillia japonica (Japanese Beetle) · effect: harmful
    “Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica)”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 211 #6493415
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Cerotoma trifurcata (Bean Leaf Beetle) · effect: harmful
    “commonly found in soybeans, pea, cowpea, and several other bean species”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 373 #6493426
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Epilachna varivestis (Ladybird Beetle) · effect: harmful
    “feed on the underside of leaves and are often economically damaging to beans”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 340 #6493520
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Trichoplusia ni (Cabbage Looper) · effect: harmful
    “common pest of many plant species, such as ... bean”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 529 #6493612
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Tetranychus urticae (Carmine spider mite) · effect: harmful
    “The pest is especially destructive on bean, cotton, strawberry, curcubits, and apples”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E. (2009) · Entomology and Pest Management, Fourth Edition · p. 583 #6493647
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Bruchidae (family) · effect: harmful
    “weevils, the source of much damage to beans”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Krauss F.G. (1932) · Commercial Vegetable Production in Hawaii · p. 9 #6495617
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Noctuidae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Cutworms are likely to cause considerable damage soon after the crop is planted”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Krauss F.G. (1932) · Commercial Vegetable Production in Hawaii · p. 67 #6495638
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Adoretus sinicus (中曝商盒龟) · effect: harmful
    “The Japanese beetle attacks the foliage”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Krauss F.G. (1932) · Commercial Vegetable Production in Hawaii · p. 68 #6495639
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Aphidoidea · effect: harmful
    “Aphids are a common pest during some seasons of the year”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Krauss F.G. (1932) · Commercial Vegetable Production in Hawaii · p. 68 #6495640
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Tetranychus spp. · effect: harmful
    “Many crops are host to spider mites...beans”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496230
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Halticus sp. · effect: harmful
    “beans, peanuts as well as sweet potato”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    Tsatsia H., Jackson G. · Pests and Diseases of Agricultural Crops in the Solomon Islands - Extension Fact Sheets #6496248
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Acrididae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Beans ... Grasshoppers Beetles Leafhoppers”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 29 #6734819
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Noctuidae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Beans Aphids Leafhoppers Loopers Leafminers”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 26 #6734821
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Acrididae (family) · effect: harmful
    “Beans Aphids Grasshoppers Spider Mites Whiteflies”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 98 #6735022
  • This entity is the object of herbivory by Lepidoptera (order) · effect: harmful
    “Beans (Fresh, Dried) Caterpillars Cucumber Beetles Cutworms”
    eats ✓ 2/2 AI critics agreed
    University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach (2024) · Guam Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide, 6th Edition · p. 108 #6735025
mutualism 4 claims
pathogen pressure 40 claims
pest pressure 7 claims

Genus-level evidence

7 claims where the source named the organism only at the genus or collective level (e.g. Phaseolus sp.) and did not determine the species. Listed separately because they apply to the genus, not specifically to Phaseolus vulgaris.

  • facilitation · Cucurbita spp. → Phaseolus spp. · effect: beneficial
    “squash vines provide a living mulch...shade the soil, reducing evaporation”
    Chalker-Scott L. · The Myth of Companion Plantings #6492047
  • facilitation · Zea mays → Phaseolus spp. · effect: beneficial
    “Three Sisters stands for soil regeneration, genetic diversity, and a balanced diet”
    Fiebrig I.N. (ed.), Tornaghi C., McAllister G., Moeller N., Pedersen M., Sucholas J., Greinwald A., Ukhanova M., Luick R., Fiebrig I.N., van de Vijver M., van Kan C.J., Tilzey M., Stobart A., Prieto Garcia J., Vieweger A., Westaway S., Whistance L., Kümmritz S., Klocke B., Krähmer A., Johnson M., Sarabia L., Solorio F., Galindo F., González P., Sandoval Castro C.A., Torres F., Ku J., Păcurar F., Reif A., Ruşdea E., Nair M.N.B., Punniamurthy N., Venkatasubramanian P., Balasubramani S.P., Kukkupuni S.K., Weins C., Bombardi L., Peralta M.C.C., Bach A.E. (2023) · Medicinal Agroecology: Reviews, Case Studies, and Research Methodologies #6492077
  • facilitation · Phaseolus spp. → Zea mays · effect: beneficial
    “aprovechar los aportes de nitrógeno ofrecido por plantas fijadoras como el fríjol”
    Toledo V.M., Barrera-Bassols N. (2008) · La Memoria Biocultural: La Importancia Ecológica de las Sabidurías Tradicionales · p. 166 #6492174
  • facilitation · Phaseolus spp. → Zea mays · effect: beneficial
    “intercropping agricultural system of corn, beans, and squash”
    Fiebrig I.N. (ed.), Tornaghi C., McAllister G., Moeller N., Pedersen M., Sucholas J., Greinwald A., Ukhanova M., Luick R., Fiebrig I.N., van de Vijver M., van Kan C.J., Tilzey M., Stobart A., Prieto Garcia J., Vieweger A., Westaway S., Whistance L., Kümmritz S., Klocke B., Krähmer A., Johnson M., Sarabia L., Solorio F., Galindo F., González P., Sandoval Castro C.A., Torres F., Ku J., Păcurar F., Reif A., Ruşdea E., Nair M.N.B., Punniamurthy N., Venkatasubramanian P., Balasubramani S.P., Kukkupuni S.K., Weins C., Bombardi L., Peralta M.C.C., Bach A.E. (2023) · Medicinal Agroecology: Reviews, Case Studies, and Research Methodologies #6492801
  • mutualism · Phaseolus spp. → Zea mays · effect: beneficial
    “Beans are nitrogen-fixers and continually supply this macronutrient”
    Chalker-Scott L. · The Myth of Companion Plantings #6492044
  • mutualism · Phaseolus spp. → Cucurbita spp. · effect: beneficial
    “Beans are nitrogen-fixers and continually supply this macronutrient”
    Chalker-Scott L. · The Myth of Companion Plantings #6492045
  • mutualism · Phaseolus spp. → Zea mays · effect: beneficial
    “Three Sisters stands for soil regeneration, genetic diversity”
    Fiebrig I.N. (ed.), Tornaghi C., McAllister G., Moeller N., Pedersen M., Sucholas J., Greinwald A., Ukhanova M., Luick R., Fiebrig I.N., van de Vijver M., van Kan C.J., Tilzey M., Stobart A., Prieto Garcia J., Vieweger A., Westaway S., Whistance L., Kümmritz S., Klocke B., Krähmer A., Johnson M., Sarabia L., Solorio F., Galindo F., González P., Sandoval Castro C.A., Torres F., Ku J., Păcurar F., Reif A., Ruşdea E., Nair M.N.B., Punniamurthy N., Venkatasubramanian P., Balasubramani S.P., Kukkupuni S.K., Weins C., Bombardi L., Peralta M.C.C., Bach A.E. (2023) · Medicinal Agroecology: Reviews, Case Studies, and Research Methodologies #6492078

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