An assessment of the risk of Bt-cowpea to non-target organisms in west Africa
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp.) is the most economically important legume crop in arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Cowpea is grown primarily by subsistence farmers who consume the leaves, pods and grain on farm or sell grain in local markets. Processed cowpea foods such as akara (a deep-fat frie...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Springer
2018
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/92906 |
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