Accumulation of Minerals in Faba Bean Seeds and Straw in Relation to Sowing Density

Faba beans (Vicia faba L.) are a high-protein legume crop that can be widely cultivated in most climates Europe. The amino acid composition of the bean protein is also beneficial for monogastric animals since it contains great deal lysine, an deficient cereals. Two genotypes were at three sowing densities (45, 60 and 75 seeds per m2) during growing seasons (years 2013–2015). aim research was to assess accumulation nutrients (N, P, K, Ca Mg) two straw under different densities. A field experiment conducted 2013–2015 fields Wroclaw University Environmental Life Sciences southwestern Poland from which plant material used chemical analysis terms determining following elements—N, Mg, K Ca—in straw. results showed varied greatly various years research. However, average nitrogen, calcium magnesium (2013–2015) significantly higher Bobas cultivar m2 as well both tested cultivars using m2. Accumulation potassium phosphorus highest analyzed (average Considering elements bean, shown concentration effect density while did not differ interaction date Weather conditions played important role (2013–2015).