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Recents developments in cowpea germplasm collection, conservation, evaluation and research at the Genetic Resources Unit

The history of the Genetic Resources Unit at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) was highlighted. By 1980, the unit engaged in characterization and evaluation of germplasm information. In order to strengthen the units activity and provide a better knowledge of Vigna, the gover...

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Main Author: Ng, N.Q.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: 1990
Subjects:
geographical distribution
cowpeas
vigna unguiculata
germplasm
evaluation
agricultural research
research projects
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101882
Summary:The history of the Genetic Resources Unit at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) was highlighted. By 1980, the unit engaged in characterization and evaluation of germplasm information. In order to strengthen the units activity and provide a better knowledge of Vigna, the government of Italy funded a project from December 1984 to December 1989. Information on the geographical distribution of Vigna were also given. The unit now maintains 923 accessions of wild vigna species and about 15,200 accessions of cultivated cowpea.

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