Host plant resistance to insect pests of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.): achievements and future prospects

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) is an important cash, food and nutritional security grain legume crop in the semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. However, its productivity is hampered by several biotic stress factors including numerous insect pests that infest and damage the crop at all its...

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Main Authors:	Togola, A., Boukar, O., Belko, N., Chamarthi, S.K., Fatokun, C.A., Tamo, Manuele, Oigiangbe, N.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Springer 2017
Subjects:	vigna unguiculata plant defense breeding productivity insect pests host plant resistance cowpeas grain legumes varietal resistance biochemical defense factors physiological defense factors biophysical defense factors horticulture genetics
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/88225