African yam bean, an underutilized legume usually cultivated for its edible tubers and seeds,
is known for its nutrition-rich qualities; however, the crop's level of consumption is low. The …

African yam bean (AYB) is an affordable protein source capable of diversifying the food base
in sub-Saharan Africa. However, research efforts made towards the crop's improvement and …

In response to the paucity of information challenge on the neglected and underutilized
legumes, this paper explored pods and seeds morphological data of the twenty-four …

This book is a collection of updated studies related to current improvements in legume traits
and their agricultural benefits. It discusses the physiological functions, genetics, and …

Insufficient information regarding the genetic relationship of orphan legumes prompted this
study to investigate the agronomic behavior of 12 species of these plants. The aim was to …

Seven accessions of Vigna unguiculata were evaluated for variation in phenotypic traits and
chlorophyll content of the cowpea leaves. Each accession was planted in a plastic container …

Background: The importance of grain legumes in world food sustainability cannot be
overemphasized. Minor legumes on the other hand, contribute to agricultural strengthening …

Variability studies through mitotic and meiotic analyses were considered among twelve (12)
species of miscellaneous legumes with two accessions of each species considered. The …