The objective of this study was to estimate the dietary fiber fractions in common bean cultivars obtained in different locations, for evaluation of the genotype x environment interaction effects. The dietary fiber was determined by enzymatic gravimetric method in grains of the nineteen common bean cultivars, obtained in 2004/2005 crop season, in two locations of Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Significant genotype x environment interactions were detected for total, insoluble and soluble dietary fiber content and grain yield. The total dietary fiber content varied from 20.85% ('Macotaço', in Santa Maria) to 31.35% ('Macanudo', in Pelotas). The 'Macanudo' and 'Guateian 6662' cultivars showed high total, insoluble and soluble dietary fiber content and its utilization as a regular food in diets can be studied.
Phaseolus vulgaris L.; genotype x environment interaction; regular food
