ABSTRACT
French bean is widely cultivated in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. It is also known as snap bean, kidney bean, common bean, green bean, haricot bean, bush bean, navy bean, pole bean, string bean, and frijol. It is cultivated for its edible tender pods and dry seeds. Fleshy pods and im mature seeds are cooked as a vegetable, processed for canning, or frozen. Dry seeds are commonly used as a grain legume. French bean is rich in pro teins, carbohydrates, potassium, and iron contents.
