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Genetic architecture of drought tolerance in Cowpea
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)
Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary
protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia,
Central and South America. It is an important ...
Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for Resistance to Bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) in Cowpea
(Makerere University, 2023-07-20)
In storage, cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) experiences significant damage from biotic agents especially cowpea bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus). This results in cowpea grain deterioration making the seeds unfit for human ...
Genetics of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp.) resistance to flower bud thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti trybom).
(Makerere University, 2023)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is an important legume crop in African countries where it is used as a source of proteins and a substitute for animal proteins in low-income communities. Its production is however faced ...