Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a cornerstone of global food security, yet its production is persistently challenged by biotic and abiotic stresses. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis following PRISMA guidelines on 549 documents published between 1971 and mid-2025, using Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. Results reveal a scientific output concentrated in leading institutions such as Michigan State University (MSU, USA) and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT, Colombia). Collaboration networks are dominated by influential authors including Beebe, S. and Kelly, J.D., with Euphytica and Crop Science emerging as primary publication outlets. Research trends highlight salinity tolerance, oxidative stress, and chromosomal mapping, where advanced technologies such as SNP chips have supplanted RAPD markers. Critical challenges remain, including limited phenotyping capacity and the complexity of polygenic resistance, with urgent implications for developing countries where beans are vital for food security but face barriers to technology adoption and restricted participation in global research networks. Concurrently, mitigation strategies have shifted toward sustainable approaches, incorporating beneficial microorganisms for biotic stress and bio-stimulants or plant extracts for abiotic stress. Since 2020, the field has increasingly embraced multifunctional strategies leveraging natural mechanisms to enhance crop resilience. This analysis offers a comprehensive knowledge base to guide future research agendas.

Common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grains represent a major source of plant‐based protein and essential micronutrients; however, their consumption is constrained by prolonged cooking times and variable nutritional profiles. This study characterized the morphological, culinary, and nutritional diversity of 36 common bean accessions collected from the northern Andean region of Peru to identify accessions combining rapid cooking ability with high nutritional quality. After 3 months of postharvest storage, six qualitative and three quantitative seed traits were evaluated. Phenotypic diversity was quantified using Nei's (He) and Shannon–Weaver's (H′) indices. Hydration capacity (HC), cooking time (CT), and seed concentrations of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), and protein (Prot) were analyzed in a completely randomized design with three replications. Quantitative data were subjected to descriptive statistics, principal component analysis (PCA), cluster analysis, and Pearson correlation. Substantial intra‐ and inter‐accession morphological variability was detected (He = 0.64; H′ = 1.48). A strong negative correlation was observed between HC and CT ( r = −0.92), whereas Fe and Zn concentrations showed a moderate positive correlation ( r = 0.78). The fastest‐cooking accessions were UNTRM3351017 (5.33 min), UNTRM3351009 (5.67 min), and UNTRM3351001 (6.33 min). The highest Prot levels were recorded in UNTRM3351017 (26.60%), UNTRM3351013 (25.10%), and UNTRM3351001 (24.77%). For mineral concentration, UNTRM3351029 (Fe: 176.58 ppm; Zn: 52.07 ppm) and UNTRM111034 (Fe: 152.39 ppm; Zn: 44.42 ppm) exhibited the highest concentrations. These results demonstrate useful phenotypic variability within Andean germplasm and identify promising accessions under the evaluated conditions; however, further studies are required to confirm their stability and potential in breeding programs.

In the Amazon region of Peru, native blueberries are found in high Andean areas, where they are associated with small shrubs and mosses. These blueberries prefer shallow soils with a sandy-clay texture and low fertility. However, their population is threatened by their limited regenerative capacity and various anthropogenic factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of indole butyric acid and substrate type on the vegetative propagation of native Peruvian blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) grown in microtunnel. The experiment was conducted under a complete randomized design with the factorial arrangement; A: substrate (sand 100%, sand + coconut fiber 1:1 v/v and coconut fiber 100%) and B: AIB concentrations (1, 2 and 3 g L-1) and control (0 g L-1), giving 12 treatments, three replicates and 36 experimental plots. In the field, apical shoots of blueberry with semi-lignified and vigorous stems were collected. In the laboratory, they were disinfected with fungicide and cut to a size of 7 cm. Subsequently, they were treated with AIB and planted in prepared substrates. After 120 days in the microtunnel, it was observed that blueberry cuttings showed higher survival in sand + coconut fiber (94.7%), rooting (73.8%), root number (6.9), and root growth (9.2). AIB concentrations at 2 and 3 g L-1 had a greater effect on rooting, with values above 60%. The use of suitable substrates and auxin concentrations significantly favors the vegetative propagation of native blueberries. This propagation technique is postulated as a promising alternative for the mass propagation of this species for the conservation and rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems.