Leaf morphology in cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp]: QTL analysis, physical mapping and identifying a candidate gene using synteny with model legume species

Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] exhibits a considerable variation in leaf shape. Although cowpea is mostly utilized as a dry grain and animal fodder crop, cowpea leaves are also used as a high-protein pot herb in many countries of Africa.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Pottorff, M., Ehlers, J.D., Fatokun, C.A., Roberts, P.A., Close, T.J.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Springer 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77447
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Sumario:Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] exhibits a considerable variation in leaf shape. Although cowpea is mostly utilized as a dry grain and animal fodder crop, cowpea leaves are also used as a high-protein pot herb in many countries of Africa.