Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in the Central Region of Ghana: Agronomic performance and yield S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.Walp) is an essential legume crop in Ghana and mostly grown for its dry grains but the fresh leaves and pods are also consumed. The quality of seed determines the overall yield and market value of the final prod… RUF-39900 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agronomic performance of cowpea populations with resistance to Fusarium redolens in three agro-ecological zones in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Breeding populations of cowpea with resistance to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium redolens were developed at Makerere Regional Center for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI). These were evaluated for agronomic performance at three sites in Ugan… RUF-39717 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Nutritional and Technological Characteristics of New Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Lines and Varieties Grown in Eastern Kenya P. K. Biama · A. K. Faraj · R. W. Kuruma · C. M. Mutungi +1 more Protein sources in the diet of people living in semi-arid land of Kenya are lacking and if available it is costly to them. In terms of safe food and a healthy food supply, cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata.) are a significant source of protein, c… RUF-39257 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Importance of cowpea production, breeding and production constrains under dry areas in Africa L. N. Horn · H. A. Shimelis Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important grain legume which is widely grown in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for food and feed. Its grain is composed of high levels of protein, energy and micro- and macro-nutrients. Young and succu… RUF-38725 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of seed source on crop establishment, bacterial blight intensity, grain and dry matter yield in Cowpeas Most cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) farmers use informal seed. The quality of this seed is unknown and thus crop establishment and performance is often uncertain. A study was conducted during the 2016 short rains in Makueni County in Ke… RUF-38588 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Application of next generation sequencing in identification of cowpea viruses V. Aritua · J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · P. Katari +4 more Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume particularly in the eastern and northern regions of Uganda. Its production is greatly affected by the occurrence of several diseases caused mainly by viral pathogens. Previous studi… RUF-36504 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Developing cowpea and bean genotypes with tolerance to bruchid beetle J. Mataa · K. Munyinda · L. Pungulani · P.H. Sohati +1 more Cowpea and beans are important grain legume pulses in sub-Saharan Africa, but yields have been characteristically low as a result of both abiotic and biotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses infestation by the bruchid beetles Callosobruc… RUF-36421 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determining quantity of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf yield under different manure application regimes and cropping systems in Western Kenya D.A. Olal The low production of cereals and legumes among small-scale farmers in Kenya attributed to declining soil fertility and poor agronomic practices has led to renewed interest to review existing crop improvement technologies. Such technologie… RUF-35909 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimal resource allocation in cowpea production systems in eastern Uganda Frances. Nakakawa This study focused on examining the allocation of farm resources by farmers engaged in cowpea production and developing optimal farm plans for cowpea production systems in Eastern Uganda. Earlier studies revealed that cowpea yields are bel… RUF-35508 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Field evaluation of some cowpea lines for resistance to yellow blister disease (Synclytrium dolichi (Cooke gaum) and rust (Uromyces phaseoli (pers.) Winter var. Vignae arth.) Gonahasa Zephania. Mukalere Two hundred lines of Vigna unguiculate (L) Walp. Were planted in three replicates and data on the relative incidence and severity of Synchytrium dolichi (cooke) Arth. On each line was collected at a 14 day interval, from day 40 to day 60 a… RUF-35467 1989 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population dynamics of pod bugs (hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda M.Paul Nampala Field experiments were conducted during the growing seasons of 1999 and 2000 to study the population dynamics of pod bugs (Hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda. The study aimed at determining the incidence, abundance and damage … RUF-35426 2002 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cowpea marketing in Uganda: a case study of soroti and pallisa districts Charles Francis. Emaju Cowpea is a very important crop in Uganda, particularly among the north and northeastern tribes because of its versatility and economic importance. An increase in production of cowpea demands that reliable information on the marketing of c… RUF-35408 2000 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determination of economic injury levels and economic thresholds of Aphis craccivora and Maruca vitrata on cowpea Martin Ameu Experiments were carried out in Serere Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (SAARI) with the aim of establishing the economic injury levels and economic thresholds of aphids and pod borers on cowpea. The experiment to est… RUF-35403 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of soil copper accumulation on proliferation and survival of rhizobia G.P. Msumali · H. Tindwa Two strains of the fast-growing bean rhizobia- PV1 and PV2 and two others of the slow-growing cowpea and soybean bradyrhizobia- CP1 and GM8 respectively, were used to test their in vitro proliferation and in vivo survival. Known amounts of… RUF-34704 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of exotic cowpea genotypes for grain yields in autumn, winter and summer seasons Ahmed Osman Abunearan Medani Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) as leguminous crop was being needed by the people to supplement their diet in form of protein. Our local cultivars did not provide the continuous yields throughout the year; therefore the current research is requ… RUF-33973 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Grain yield stability of cowpea genotypes in contrasting environmental conditions in Southern Mozambique J. A. Alfredo · R. M. Chiulele In Southern region of Mozambique crop yields are very unpredictable mostly due to high intra and inter-seasonal and spatial rainfall variability. Assessing yield stability in this region is crucial for identifying best performing genotypes… RUF-33816 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
