Incorporation of new sources of genetic diversity into plant breeding programs is crucial for
continuing to improve yield and quality, as well as tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. A …

Molecular markers are increasingly being deployed to accelerate genetic gain in crop
plants. The objective of this study was to assess the potential of a mid‐density genotyping …

Optimization of a breeding program for increased genetic gain requires quality assurance
(QA) and quality control (QC) at key phases of the breeding process. One vital phase in a …

Cowpea is an important and climate-resilient grain legume for human and livestock nutrition
worldwide. Its grains represent a valuable source of protein for rural families in Sub-Saharan …

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 …

In the West African sub-region, intercropping is a critical element in cowpea product profiles.
This study aimed to investigate the impact of intercropping cowpea with pearl millet on …

Cowpea is the poor man's crop that lacks variability due to its autogamous nature. Induced
mutation serves as a potential source in the induction of variability in crops. On the other …

Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.)(Walpers, 1842), is an important legume for food and
nutrition security, and income generation. Despite decade-long efforts to disseminate …

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 …

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is one such legume that can facilitate achieving
sustainable nutrition and climate change goals. Assessing nutritional traits conventionally …