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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pottorff, M., Ehlers, J.D., Fatokun, C.A., Roberts, P.A., Close, T.J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/77447
Description
Summary: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.