Baseline study for impact assessment of high quality insect resistant cowpea in West Africa
Cowpea is the most important grain legume and fodder crop in the dry savannas of Africa. Grown on more than 12.5 million hectares, grain yields from improved varieties are higher than local varieties, but require 2 to 3 insecticide sprays to control major pests compared to local varieties. Losses du...
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| Format: | Libro |
| Language: | Inglés |
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2008
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92144 |
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