The Institute of Horticulture - National Research Institute in Skierniewice is conducting research on the molecular basis of the bean's response to biotic and abiotic stresses. The research is part of a project co-financed from the state budget from 2021-2027 and aims to develop new strategies to reduce the risk to bean production due to water shortage and pathogen pressure. The results of the research are expected to support the breeding of bean varieties that are resistant to bacteriosis and more tolerant to water deficit, and will also lead to the development of diagnostic methods for quick and specific identification of bacteria, improving phytosanitary safety in the production of seed beans.