[HTML][HTML] OMICS in fodder crops: applications, challenges, and prospects
Biomass yield and quality are the primary targets in forage crop improvement programs
worldwide. Low-quality fodder reduces the quality of dairy products and affects cattle's …
worldwide. Low-quality fodder reduces the quality of dairy products and affects cattle's …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of Candidate Genes Controlling Red Seed Coat Color in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp)
Seed coat color is an important consumer-related trait of the cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.]
Walp.) and has been a subject of study for over a century. Utilizing newly available …
Walp.) and has been a subject of study for over a century. Utilizing newly available …
Genetic, anatomical, and environmental patterns related to pod shattering resistance in domesticated cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp]
Pod shattering, which causes the explosive release of seeds from the pod, is one of the main
sources of yield losses in cowpea in arid and semi-arid areas. Reduction of shattering has …
sources of yield losses in cowpea in arid and semi-arid areas. Reduction of shattering has …
[HTML][HTML] Revisiting the Domestication Process of African Vigna Species (Fabaceae): Background, Perspectives and Challenges
Legumes are one of the most economically important and biodiverse families in plants
recognised as the basis to develop functional foods. Among these, the Vigna genus stands …
recognised as the basis to develop functional foods. Among these, the Vigna genus stands …
Single and multi‐trait genome‐wide association studies identify genomic regions associated with phenological traits in cowpea
Understanding the genetic control of traits linked to phenology is essential to address
strategies and efforts in the development of resilient cultivars capable of adapting to climate …
strategies and efforts in the development of resilient cultivars capable of adapting to climate …
[HTML][HTML] A Genome-Wide Scan Divulges Key Loci Involved in Resistance to Aphids (Aphis craccivora) in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
PO Ongom, A Togola, C Fatokun, O Boukar - Genes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cowpea aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch) double as a direct damaging pest and a virus
vector to cowpea, threatening the economic yield of the crop. Given the multiple ecotypes …
vector to cowpea, threatening the economic yield of the crop. Given the multiple ecotypes …
[HTML][HTML] Resistance to Meloidogyne enterolobii and Meloidogyne incognita in Cultivated and Wild Cowpea
Abstract Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] is a multipurpose crop that provides nutrients
for human and livestock diets, as well as regulates and supports ecosystem services. In …
for human and livestock diets, as well as regulates and supports ecosystem services. In …
[HTML][HTML] Vignette of Vigna domestication: From archives to genomics
SK Verma, CK Singh, J Taunk, Gayacharan… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The genus Vigna comprises fast-growing, diploid legumes, cultivated in tropical and
subtropical parts of the world. It comprises more than 200 species among which Vigna …
subtropical parts of the world. It comprises more than 200 species among which Vigna …
Genetic progress in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] stemming from breeding modernization efforts at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Genetic gain has been proposed as a quantifiable key performance indicator that can be
used to monitor breeding programs' effectiveness. The cowpea breeding program at the …
used to monitor breeding programs' effectiveness. The cowpea breeding program at the …
The Kirkhouse Trust: Successes and Challenges in Twenty Years of Supporting Independent, Contemporary Grain Legume Breeding Projects in India and African …
C Canales Holzeis, P Gepts, R Koebner, PN Mathur… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
This manuscript reviews two decades of projects funded by the Kirkhouse Trust (KT), a
charity registered in the UK. KT was established to improve the productivity of legume crops …
charity registered in the UK. KT was established to improve the productivity of legume crops …