Talk:Lima bean

message: Any connection with Lima, Peru? — Lenoxus 01:02, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Name origin

message: Somebody had added that the Lima bean is of Indonesian origin along with its Mesoamerican origin, but it's not. Also I deleted the external link that went to the song, which does not contribute any information about the plant or food, and I deleted the link to the Spanish website, as this is the English section of Wikipedia.
==Butter Beans vs. Lima Beans
The FDA has determined that "butter peas", commonly grown in the south, are Lima beans (http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/ppbweb/manuals/frozenlimabeans.pdf). There seem to be a few varieties of Lima beans (http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/faculty/dmcaron/Pollination/limabeans.html). Here in the South, butter beans have subtly but distinctly different taste, color and texture than Lima (and baby Lima) beans. See this article for a more verbose explanation (http://sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/FCS/FlaFoodFare/Butter_Beans.htm)
Sunonomo 15:04, 12 July 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Vandalism/Pointless Links

message: Doesn't this bean contain cyanide compounds? Badagnani 21:34, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Cyanide content

message: The removal of the lunatus species synonym in this edit is not a good idea. Badagnani (talk) 01:40, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Blanking of ''lunatus'' species synonym 

message: As far as I know the Haba bean is Vicia faba, which only looks like a green Lima bean (when mature and dry, Lima beans are white this is the most common way in which they are eaten and sold in Peru where the bean has been grown and eaten fro centuries)
(Asinthior (talk) 22:17, 19 November 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Haba bean 

message: It strikes me that when describing food plants in general, that some information on its cultivation would be of value. For example, Where can it be grown? what is its growing season? what is its tolerance to drought? does it grow well in soil lacking nitrogen?
:Article currently mentions only one location, Oaxaca, Mexico, under Cultivation. Seems strange to only list one location. Lima bean are grown across the globe. n2xjk (talk) 23:24, 21 October 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cultivation 

message: In my personal experience mature Lima beans are much bigger and creamy white in color. I am not even sure those are Lima beans, they look more like Edamame beans to me. Asinthior (talk) 15:56, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Misleading Lima Beans Picture 

message: Something needs to be done with this paragraph:
Many people of European ancestry are allergic to Lima Beans due to a genetic mutation that occurred around the time the bean was introduced to that area of the world. In some European countries, 9 out of 10 people are allergic to the bean. This type of allergy is rare and serious reactions are very rare. The body's immune system produces immunoglobulin E (IgE - an antibody) and histamine in response to contact with the allergen.
Even if regional, "Many people" and "9 out of 10 people" does not equate to "This type of allergy is rare..."  n2xjk (talk) 16:37, 2 February 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: Looks good.  In this case, less is better. n2xjk (talk) 19:50, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

text: I've certainly never heard of anybody being allergic to butter/lima beans in the UK, and if there was a problem the media would certainly cover it, as these beans are widely eaten. --Ef80 (talk) 17:16, 30 August 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rare or not rare? 

message: The nutritional value section is in a sad state regarding citations, and looks like it has been for years now.  A whole lot of claims, not a single supporting citation.  I'm not necessarily doubting the validity of the entire section, but it might need to be pruned until someone can provide some references. --Genya Avocado (talk) 04:41, 15 June 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I think the lack of citations is moot. The nutritional section should not be used to convince the reader on the healthfulness of it, it should simply report on the content. It is enough to say it is good source of fiber and magnesium, the reader can read about the nutritional merits of fiber and magnesium under those entries, those details (accurate or cited or not) shouldn't be here. If some study specifically linked lima bean consumption to some health effect, that would be appropriate. --Ericjs (talk) 03:22, 29 August 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Nutritional Value 

message: I have always heard the name pronounced as if the first syllable rhymed with lime. Obviously, this is not how Lima, Peru is pronounced, so perhaps we should mention the difference, and how it came about, if any data is available on this. Cheers! bd2412 T 16:19, 25 July 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pronunciation. 

message: A couple instances of "fibre" were just changed to "fiber". The article seems to be otherwise pretty consistently written in UK English. The first substantial edits to the article occurred on 5 February 2005 (see this version), and appear to use US English ("meter" not "metre"), although there were several spelling errors in that version. Per WP:ENGVAR, WP:RETAIN, I think perhaps this article should be tagged for US English, although it has been stable with UK English for some time now. Plantdrew (talk) 17:19, 20 January 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Spelling (English varieties) 

message: According to http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-butter-beans.htm most horticulturists argue that butter beans are not the same as lima beans. Mcljlm (talk) 23:20, 3 December 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Butter bean=lima bean? 

message: Some more topics to include on the Lima Bean include more information on nutrition (and some anti-nutrition compounds are also found in the bean), pathogens and disease commonly affecting the plant, information on selective fertilization. The predators/hosts of this plant can also be added including how it interacts with it (how extra floral nectaries are affected). More info on cultivation can also be added (as mentioned in talk page)- where its grown, growing seasons/what month it germinates, etc. Information on pollination might also be added.
Possible Bibliography: Going to add more information on this topic. Any suggestions on this?
1.Cultivation: growing season, where its grown
 ^[1]
Heil, M. 2004. Induction of two indirect defenses benefits Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus, Fabaceae) in nature. Journal of Ecology, 92: 527–536.
2. Pathogens/Disease: Phytophthora phaseoli
Kunjeti, S. G., N. M. Donofrio, A. G. Marsh, B. C. Meyers, & T. A. Evans. 2010. Phytophthora phaseoli; destroyer of lima bean production. Phytopathology, 100(6): 1.
3 Pathogen/Disease: Didymella
Gorny, A. M., J. R. Kikkert, R. G, Shivas, & S. J. Pethybridge. 2016. First report of Didymella americana on baby lima bean ( Phaseolus lunatus ). Canadian Journal Of Plant Pathology, 38(3): 389-394.
4. Predators/Hosts (herbivores):
Choh, Y., R. Ozawa, & J. Takabayashi. 2013. Do plants use airborne cues to recognize herbivores on their neighbours? Experimental & Applied Acarology, 59(3): 263-73.
5. Predator/Host
Choh, Y., & J. Takabayashi. 2007. Predator avoidance in phytophagous mites: Response to present danger depends on alternative host quality. Oecologia, 151(2): 262-7.
6. Nutrition/Cooking/Anti-Nutrition
Aletor, V. A., & O. I. Ojo. 1989. Changes in differently processed soya bean (glycine max.) and lima bean (phaseolus lunatus) with particular reference to their chemical composition and their mineral and some inherent anti-nutritional constituents. Die Nahrung, 33(10): 1009-1016.
7.Nutrition/Cooking
 Jayalaxmi, B., D. Vijayalakshmi, R. Usha, M. L. Revanna, R. Chandru, & P. H. Ramanjini Gowda. 2016. Effect of different processing methods on proximate, mineral and antinutrient content of lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) seeds. Legume Research: An International Journal, 39(4): 543-549.
8. Nutrition/Cooking/Vitamin B6
Ekanayake Kanayake, A, & P. E. Nelson. 1990. Effect of Thermal Processing on Lima Bean Vitamin B-6 Availability. Journal Of Food Science, 55(1): 154-157.
9. Selective fertilization
Bemis, W P (July 1959). "Selective Fertilization in Lima Beans". Genetics (Austin). 44: 555 – via EBSCOhost EJS.
10. Defenses (Extra floral nectaries/volatiles)/Toxins
11. Defenses:
 Ballhorn, D. J., S. Kautz, M. Heil, & A. D. Hegeman. 2009. Cyanogenesis of Wild Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) Is an Efficient Direct Defence in Nature. Plos ONE, 4(5): 1-7.
12. Evolution and Domestication
Serrano-Serrano, M. L., R. H. Andueza-Noh, J. Martinez-Castillo, D. G. Debouck, & M. I. S. Chacín. 2012. Evolution and Domestication of Lima Bean in Mexico: Evidence from Ribosomal DNA. Crop Science, 52(4): 1698-1712.
List of Cited References:
Heil, Martin (2004-06-01). "Induction of two indirect defences benefits Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus, Fabaceae) in nature". Journal of Ecology. 92 (3): 527–536. doi:10.1111/j.0022-0477.2004.00890.x. ISSN 1365-2745.
"First report of Didymella americana on baby lima bean ( Phaseolus lunatus ): EBSCOhost". eds.b.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
"Effect of different processing methods on proximate, mineral and antinutrie...: EBSCOhost". eds.b.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
"Effect of Thermal Processing on Lima Bean Vitamin B-6 Availability: EBSCOhost". eds.b.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
Bemis, W P (July 1959). "Selective Fertilization in Lima Beans". Genetics (Austin). 44: 555 – via EBSCOhost EJS.
"Increased availability of extrafloral nectar reduces herbivory in Lima bean plants (Phaseolus lunatus, Fabaceae)". Basic and Applied Ecology. 6 (3): 237–248. 2005-06-01. doi:10.1016/j.baae.2004.11.002. ISSN 1439-1791.
"Cyanogenesis of Wild Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) Is an Efficient Direc...: EBSCOhost". eds.b.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
"Evolution and Domestication of Lima Bean in Mexico: Evidence from Ribosomal...: EBSCOhost". eds.b.ebscohost.com. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
TanishaNair (talk) 20:11, 28 February 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  More info to be added 

message: I recently bought a bag of 'snow beans' in a local UK Chinese supermarket. These look and taste remarkably like butter/lima beans. Can anyone with a Chinese background confirm that 'snow bean' is just a literal translation of the Chinese name? Ef80 (talk) 19:49, 17 November 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Snow bean