Breeding cowpea for resistance to insect pests: attempted crosses between cowpea and Vigna vexillata
Cowpea is grown mainly for its protein-rich grains, which is consumed in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Average grain yield in farmers' fields is generally low due to a number of biotic and abiotic stresses. The most important of the biotic stress factors causing extensive grain yield losses i...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | Inglés |
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2002
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99945 |
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