This study determined the gene effects involved in the inheritance of pod length and other
yield-related traits and relationships among traits in crosses between two cowpea lines (TVu …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important grain legume crop of the subtropics,
particularly in West Africa, where it contributes to the livelihoods of small-scale farmers …

The success of any hybridization outcome in cowpea is dependent on temperature and
humidity, which affect flower initiation, pollen fertility and pod setting. The purpose of this …

A study on crossability and inheritance of seed coat colour in cowpea was conducted
between October, 2017 and August, 2018. Two accessions of cowpea: IT98K-205-8 (white …

Cowpea, in addition to being a food and feed crop, plays a key role in sustainable farming.
The present study's goal is to develop new high-yielding cowpea varieties. A Field …

Rapidity of improvement of cowpea cultivars often depends on the level of success achieved
in the introgression of desirable gene (s) into varieties that are susceptible to biotic and …

The search and selection of cowpea varieties with optimal economic characteristics is a key
factor in the development of cultivation technologies to increase yields. The purpose of the …

The first and the most essential step in any genetic analysis is the extraction of good quality
DNA. In this study, comparison of five different protocols of isolating total genomic DNA from …

Yardlong bean is a very popular vegetable with moderately high nutritional value and
versatile. The genetic relationships among yardlong beans should be explored for long-term …

The availability of high quality forage, especially during the dry season remains a major
challenge to ruminant livestock production in Nigeria and many parts of West Africa. This …