BeanCAP: Bean Plant Architecture

A few dramatic changes in the growth habits of bean plants has made it possible for farmers to not only increase yields but to streamline their harvesting methods. This is just one example of how plant breeders can positively affect an industry. Join us as we explore the history of bean plant architecture with veteran bean breeder and professor, Jim Kelly.

A special thanks to:

Phone expert:
Jim Kelly
Dry Bean Breeder
Professor of Crop & Soil Sciences at Michigan State university
http://msutoday.msu.edu/360/2013/sowi...

Behind the scenes expert:
Juan Osorno
Dry Bean Breeder
Associate Genetics Professor at North Dakota State University
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantsciences/...

Producer:
Phil McClean
Genomics & Bioinformatics Program Professor
Dry Bean Genetics, Biotechnology
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/plantsciences/...

Videographer & Editor:
Shane Reetz
http://www.shanereetz.com/

Creative Director & Animator:
Bree Reetz
http://www.breemuse.com/

Contributors:
Canadianasally
Hartparr30
Paul Goyette
Matej Batha