Two years ago, Nigeria commercialized SAMPEA 20-T, a breakthrough new variety of insect-resistant cowpea – a critical crop for nutrition and livelihoods throughout sub-Saharan Africa. This ...
A team of UC Riverside scientists has received a nearly $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to sequence the genome of the cowpea and further their research developing superior ...
Genetically modified (GM) cowpea has cleared the first of the three regulatory hurdles in the way of commercialisation in Ghana. If it is commercialised, it will be the first GM crop grown in the ...
A long neglected crop with the potential to halt hunger for millions in Africa, sustain the livestock revolution underway in developing countries, rejuvenate nutrient-sapped soils, and even feed ...
According to researchers, cowpea is a major source of plant protein in the diet of Ghanaians but suffers up to 100 per cent yield losses from stress induced by drought, viruses and Striga gesnerioides ...
Starting cowpea varieties requires a long, warm growing season. Discover why this heirloom vegetable is a southern favorite and get a quick, easy recipe to serve it. Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by ...
NEPC partners with ITC to boost sesame and cowpea export compliance, addressing sanitary and phytosanitary issues to reduce ...
In a significant leap in the field of space biology, India is planning to send living biological materials for three different experiments. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to ...
Last year, the Federal Government approved the registration and release of a new Pod Borer Resistant (PBR) cowpea (beans) variety for commercialisation. The cowpea variety, SAMPEA 20-T, developed by ...
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After 10 years of research, field trials and biosafety confirmation, the Federal Government has finally approved registration and commercial release of a new genetically modified cowpea (aka beans) ...
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