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Brief mention of research into the infestation of cowpeas by Striga gesnerioides conducted by staff of the Botany Department of the University of Nigeria at Nsukka is followed by more extensive discussion of work on this host-parasite relationship conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Resear...


Emechebe, A.M.Singh, B.B.Leleji, O.I.Atokple, I.D.KAdu, J.K.[Cowpea striga problems and research in Nigeria]Cowpea striga problems and research in Nigeria

Agriculture in the dry savannas is intensifying in response to increasing populations of humans and livestock. As a result, increased productivity demands are placed upon integrated crop-livestock systems and more emphasis is on the roles of legumes such as cowpea. Cowpea has the potential to fun...


Tarawali, Shirley A.Singh, B.B.Gupta, S.C.Tabo, RamadjitaHarris, F.Nokoe, S.Fernández Rivera, S.Bationo, B. AndréManyong, Victor M.Makinde, K.Odion, E.C.[Cowpea as a key factor for a new approach to integrated crop-livestock systems research in the dry savannas of West Africa]Cowpea as a key factor for a new approach to integrated crop-livestock systems research in the dry savannas of West Africa

Cowpea (Pzgna unguiculata) is grown as an intercrop with cereals in some 9 M ha of West Africa, mostly in the dry savanna. Though grain yields are low (circa 500 kg/ha), it is a nutritious food and dry season fodder. The haulms (leaves and stems) are cut and stored after grain harvest. Cowpea aid...


Tarawali, Shirley A.Okike, I.Kristjanson, Patricia M.Singh, B.B.[Dual-purpose cowpea for West Africa]Dual-purpose cowpea for West Africa

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