Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a major source of dietary protein and essential component of
the cropping systems in semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. However, yields are very …

To monitor pesticide residues in cowpea and assess the potential public health risk, 433
fresh cowpea samples from Hainan province (2012 and 2013) were collected and the …

There is widespread recognition that a narrow crop base has inherent vulnerabilities. Crop
diversification is one strategy that can help enhance human health, environmental …

Experimental studies were conducted to evaluate 16 advanced breeding lines of cowpea
(Vigna unguiculata (L) Walp) for genetic variability, heritability and correlation between …

The objective of this study was to determine genetic potentials in eight sets of cowpea lines
for grain yield (GY), hundred seed weight (HSDWT) and days to 50% flowering (DT50FL). A …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is one of the major food legume crops grown
extensively in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. The determinate habit of cowpea has …

Abstract Smallholder agriculture in Southern Africa is facing countless challenges due to
climate change. A number of practices such as conservation agriculture, intercropping, crop …

Short-season grain legumes play an important role in smallholder farming systems as
source of food and to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, it is not clearly …

Cover cropping has been strongly promoted, but few growers have realized the benefits of
this practice due to challenges linked to economic returns and whole-system management …

Hemp is used for a wide variety of products, from cannabidiol oil to food, furniture, textiles,
construction materials, or even animal bedding. The growing need for sustainable materials …